Barrio 18 Labeled Global Terrorist: Assets Frozen, Business Banned
Published Date: 9/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government has officially labeled Barrio 18, a dangerous gang also known as Calle 18, as a global terrorist group. This means their assets can be frozen, and Americans are banned from doing business with them, aiming to protect U.S. security and economy. These changes take effect immediately, tightening the financial noose around the gang.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
U.S. Persons Barred From Dealings
The designation bars Americans from doing business with Barrio 18, meaning U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions or dealings with the group. The Department also determined no prior notice will be provided to persons with a constitutional presence in the United States, enabling the blocking and other measures to be applied without advance warning.
Gang’s Assets Can Be Frozen
The State Department determined on September 11, 2025 that Barrio 18 (also called Calle 18) is a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order 13224. That designation means Barrio 18’s assets can be frozen under the blocking measures authorized by the Order.
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