Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif Hit with Global Terrorist Sanctions
Published Date: 5/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government has officially labeled Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as global terrorists because they threaten American safety and interests. This means their assets can be frozen, and Americans are banned from doing business with them, effective immediately. No warning was given beforehand to keep these actions quick and effective.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Assets Can Be Frozen Immediately
The State Department designated Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif as specially designated global terrorists on April 22, 2025. Their assets can be blocked or frozen immediately under Executive Order 13224.
Americans Barred From Doing Business
Effective immediately (Dated: April 22, 2025), Americans are prohibited from engaging in business or transactions with Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif under the designation made pursuant to Executive Order 13224.
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