Today, OFAC removed the following parties from the counter-narcotics, Kingpin Act and/or Cuba sanctions programs: NORIEGA, Manuel Antonio, Panama (individual) [CUBA]. SIEIRO DE NORIEGA, Felicidad, Panama (individual) [CUBA]. HERRERA BUITRAGO, Helmer (a.k.a. “H7”; a.k.a. “PACHO”), Cali, Colombia; DOB 24 Aug 1951; alt. DOB 05 Jul 1951; Cedula No. 16247821 (Colombia); […]
Announcement of Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NOVEMBER 30, 2021Share In the wake of the Cuban regime’s actions targeting peaceful demonstrators on November 15, the Department of State has imposed visa restrictions on nine Cuban officials implicated in attempts to silence the voices […]
OFAC has removed the following persons: DJOGO, Jovan; POB Kalinovik, Bosnia-Herzegovina (individual) [BALKANS].KRAJISNIK, Momcilo; DOB 20 Jan 1945; POB Zabrdje, Bosnia-Herzegovina; ICTY indictee (individual) [BALKANS].NIKOLIC, Dragan; DOB 26 Apr 1957; POB Vlasenica, Bosnia-Herzegovina; ICTY indictee (individual) [BALKANS]. from the Western Balkans sanctions program, and the following cargo vessel: HERMANN (CL2685) […]
Yesterday, OFAC added the following individuals: GONZALEZ BRITO, Andres Laureano (Latin: GONZÁLEZ BRITO, Andrés Laureano), Havana, Cuba; DOB 04 Jul 1954; POB Barajagua, Las Villas, Cuba; alt. POB Barajagua, Cienfuegos, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Male; Chief, Central Army (individual) [GLOMAG]. JIMENEZ GONZALEZ, Abelardo (a.k.a. JIMENEZ GONZALEZ, Roberto Abelardo), Infanta 1506 […]
Sanctioning Cuban Officials in Response to Violence against Peaceful Protestors PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 13, 2021Share In recent weeks, the United States imposed sanctions on Cuban military and security leaders and units in response to the Cuban regime’s violent suppression of peaceful protesters on and […]
Today, OFAC added the following person: AL HABSI, Mahmood Rashid Amur (a.k.a. AL HABSI, Mahmood Rashid Amer; a.k.a. AL-HABSI, Mahmood; a.k.a. AL-HABSI, Mahmud bin Rashid), Muscat, Oman; DOB 15 Jul 1984; POB Muscat, Oman; nationality Oman; Additional Sanctions Information – Subject to Secondary Sanctions; Gender Male; Passport 03785555 (Oman); National […]
Additional Licensing OFAC Specific Licenses For prohibited transactions not otherwise authorized by OFAC general licenses, OFAC considers specific license requests on a case-by-case basis and will prioritize license applications, compliance questions, and other requests that may concern internet freedom in Cuba. Consistent with U.S. foreign policy, OFAC has a favorable […]
Provisions That Support Internet Freedom in Cuba OFAC General Licenses OFAC maintains the following general licenses (GLs), exemptions, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the provision of internet-based services in Cuba; these may support the Cuban people’s right to seek, receive, and impart information through safe and secure access […]
Overview The United States stands with the Cuban people in their quest for democracy, human rights, and fundamental freedoms. In July 2021, tens of thousands of Cubans took to the streets to make these demands of their government. In response to these protests, the Cuban regime reacted with violence and […]
On Friday, OFAC added the following persons: CALLEJAS VALCARCE, Oscar Alejandro, Goycuria #119, 10 Octubre, Havana, Cuba; DOB 19 Sep 1957; POB Havana, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Male; Passport A006951 (Cuba) expires 18 Jul 2027; National ID No. 57091910348 (Cuba); Director, Policia Nacional Revolucionaria (individual) [GLOMAG] (Linked To: POLICIA NACIONAL […]
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