Treasury Blacklists Drug Lords: Assets Frozen, Business Banned
Published Date: 4/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added Enrique Dann Esparragoza Rosas and others to its sanctions blacklist for drug trafficking and terrorism ties. This means their U.S.-based assets are frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. These changes took effect on March 27, 2025, signaling serious financial blocks for those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Named persons’ U.S. property is blocked
On March 27, 2025, OFAC added named individuals (including Enrique Dann Esparragoza Rosas) and listed entities to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. All property and interests in property of those persons that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked under Executive Order 14059 and Executive Order 13224.
U.S. persons generally barred from transacting
OFAC states that U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the newly listed individuals and entities. That prohibition and the blocking of property became effective with the action issued on March 27, 2025.
Designations include 'Secondary sanctions risk' label
The OFAC entries for the listed individuals and entities include the notation 'Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886.' The listings also state designations pursuant to section 1(b) or 1(a) provisions of E.O. 14059 and E.O. 13224, as amended.
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