OFAC Blocks Assets of Drug Traffickers Including Juan Jose Ponce Felix

2026-05748 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) just added new people to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore, starting March 20, 2026. This move aims to stop bad actors from using U.S. resources and sends a clear message about who’s off-limits.

2026-05454 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of KOMITE NASIONAL UNTUK RAKYAT PALESTINA (KNRP Indonesia) for supporting Hamas, a group linked to terrorism. This means U.S. people and businesses can’t deal with KNRP or their assets starting March 12, 2026. If you have money or property tied to them, it’s frozen and off-limits!

2026-05225 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez and added him to a special sanctions list because of his ties to illegal drug trade and terrorism. This means Americans can’t do business with him, and any money or property he has under U.S. control is frozen. These actions took effect on August 14, 2025, signaling serious financial consequences for those involved.

2026-05114 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added new people to its blacklist, blocking their property and stopping Americans from doing business with them. This includes individuals linked to serious threats like weapons of mass destruction. These changes took effect on March 12, 2026, and could impact money and transactions involving these folks.

2026-04681 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just took Arctic Voyager Incorporated and its oil tanker, Kiara M, off the sanctions list, meaning their assets are no longer blocked. This change happened on March 4, 2026, freeing them up to do business again without restrictions. If you had money or deals tied to them, this update could open new doors starting now!

2026-04652 — Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just blocked the property of Saw San Aung from Burma for leading a banned group and for cyber crimes. This means Americans can’t do business with him, and any money or property he has under U.S. control is frozen. The action took effect on November 12, 2025, so watch out for these new rules if you’re dealing with Burma-related entities!

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The EPA is considering emergency requests from Arkansas and Missouri to use a new pesticide called tetflupyrolimet on over 646,000 acres of rice to fight tough weeds that resist other herbicides. They want your thoughts before deciding, so farmers, food makers, and pesticide companies should speak up by March 16, 2026. This could change how rice pests are controlled and impact farming costs in these states.

Next: 2026-03943 — SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization

SMR, LLC is asking for permission to start early construction on two new small nuclear reactors called Pioneer Units 1 and 2 in Michigan. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing the request and inviting the public to join hearings or share their thoughts by April 28, 2026. If approved, this could kick off important work soon, moving the project closer to reality with careful safety checks in place.