Family members and business associates of the designated FTO targeted under E.O. 14059.
On April 20, 2026, the Department of State announced visa restrictions on 75 individuals who are family members or close personal or business associates of persons linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization. The restrictions were imposed under Executive Order 14059, Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade. The action targets cartel-affiliated individuals to prevent their entry into the United States and deter continued illicit drug activities.
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DOS Imposes 75 Visa Restrictions on Sinaloa Cartel Associates
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