Treasury Slaps Sanctions on Drug Traders and Venezuelan Troublemakers
Published Date: 12/31/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of two individuals tied to illegal drug trade and Venezuelan unrest, meaning Americans can’t do business with them anymore. These changes took effect on December 11, 2025, freezing any U.S.-based assets they have. If you’re a U.S. person, watch out—dealing with these folks could cost you big time!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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U.S. persons barred; assets frozen
On December 11, 2025, the Treasury’s OFAC added named people and organizations to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Oil-sector companies and tankers designated
OFAC designated multiple companies and crude-oil tankers linked to the Venezuelan oil sector (listed under E.O. 13850) as blocked, effective December 11, 2025. Those entities and vessels are identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest and are subject to blocking and the prohibition on transactions by U.S. persons.
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