Inmate Jessica Alvarado Barred from U.S. Exports for 10 Years
Published Date: 8/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Jessica Alvarado, who was caught smuggling guns and ammo from the U.S. to Mexico, has lost her export privileges for 10 years starting from her 2024 conviction. She’s also had any export licenses she held canceled. This means she can’t legally export goods during this time, and no money or licenses will be available to her.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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10‑Year Export Ban for Alvarado
Jessica Alvarado is denied export privileges for 10 years from her conviction. From the date of this Order until April 18, 2034 (conviction date April 18, 2024), she may not directly or indirectly participate in any transaction involving items subject to the Export Administration Regulations, including applying for or using any export license or license exception.
Revocation of BIS Licenses
Any Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses or authorizations in which Jessica Alvarado had an interest at the time of her conviction have been revoked. Those licenses are canceled effective immediately as part of the denial order.
Related Entities Subject To Order
Any person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Jessica Alvarado by ownership, control, position of responsibility, affiliation, or other connection in trade may also be made subject to the Order to prevent evasion. BIS may apply the Order’s provisions to related entities to stop attempts to circumvent the denial.
Ban on Third‑Party Exports For Denied Person
No person or entity may export, reexport, transfer, finance, facilitate acquisition for, obtain from, or service items subject to the Regulations for or on behalf of the Denied Person. The Order specifically bars actions such as exporting to or for Alvarado, facilitating her acquisition of regulated items, obtaining regulated items from her with knowledge of export intent, or servicing regulated items owned or controlled by her.
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