OFAC Lifts Sanctions on Four Colombians and Mexicans
Published Date: 1/29/2025
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The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just removed four people from its sanctions blacklist, meaning their property and money are no longer frozen by the U.S. government. This change took effect on December 11, 2024, freeing up assets and lifting restrictions for these individuals from Colombia and Mexico. If you’re doing business, keep an eye on these updates—they can impact money flow and legal dealings fast!
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OFAC Unblocks 8 People and 3 Companies
On December 11, 2024, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) unblocked the property and interests in property of 8 individuals and 3 entities and removed them from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. The listed persons and entities are located in Colombia and Mexico. As of that date, assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction for those names are no longer frozen.
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