Treasury OKs Quake Aid Cash to Sanctioned Venezuela—But Frozen Assets Stay Put
Published Date: 10/13/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Treasury just made it official: certain transactions to help with earthquake relief in Venezuela are allowed until October 23, 2026. This means people and businesses can send money or support earthquake aid without breaking sanctions rules—just no unblocking of frozen assets. If you’re involved in financial transfers or aid, this license gives you a green light for a limited time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary OK to Send Earthquake Relief
You may carry out transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela that otherwise would be blocked by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. This authorization is valid through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on October 23, 2026 and was issued on June 25, 2026.
Funds Transfer and Remitter Reliance Allowed
The license explicitly authorizes processing or transfer of funds on behalf of third-country persons to or from Venezuela in support of the authorized earthquake relief transactions. U.S. financial institutions and U.S. registered money transmitters may rely on the originator of a funds transfer for compliance, provided the institution does not know or have reason to know the transfer is not in compliance with the license; this authorization is through October 23, 2026.
Blocked Property and Other Prohibitions Still Forbidden
The license does not authorize the unblocking of any property blocked under the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, nor does it authorize transactions prohibited by other Executive orders or by parts of 31 CFR chapter V not referenced in the license. The license also does not relieve anyone from complying with other Federal laws or requirements of other Federal agencies.
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