OFAC Publishes New Venezuela Sanctions General License 40D
Published Date: 9/10/2025
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The U.S. Treasury just made General License 40D official for Venezuela sanctions, letting certain activities happen without breaking the rules. This update affects businesses and people dealing with Venezuela, clarifying what’s allowed and when. It’s all about keeping things clear and fair while following the law.
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OFAC Publishes Venezuela GL40D
The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published General License 40D under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. The published license formalizes a GL that was previously posted on OFAC's website and allows certain activities involving Venezuela to proceed without violating the sanctions, while clarifying what is allowed.
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