Treasury Freezes Assets of Alleged Mexican Drug Figure
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Jesus Alonso Aispuro Felix from Mexico for his role in illegal drug trade and terrorism. This means U.S. people and businesses can’t do any deals with him, and his assets under U.S. control are frozen starting May 20, 2026. It’s a big move to stop bad actors and protect the global community from crime and terror.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Named persons' U.S. assets frozen
The notice adds named individuals and entities (for example, Jesus Alonso Aispuro Felix and multiple others) to OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those listed are blocked effective May 20, 2026.
Some listings carry secondary sanctions risk
The notice identifies multiple listed persons as carrying "Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886." This designation appears in the entries for several individuals and signals secondary sanctions risk under that section.
Virtual currency addresses published for some designees
The notice publishes specific digital currency (Ethereum) addresses linked to designated individuals. For example: ALARCON PALOMARES, Rodrigo — ETH 0xaC4cC4B68ea24BbFAAC8fD127B67Ed445ACcCE22; OJEDA AVILES, Armando de Jesus — ETH 0x038989cbb1710c72b9920dc4fa529158f463e72c and additional alternate ETH addresses listed in the notice.
U.S. persons barred from dealing
OFAC states that U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with the individuals and entities listed in this notice. That prohibition is in effect as of May 20, 2026.
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