Counter Narcotics, Counter Terrorism Designations; General Licenses and FAQ Issuance
Summary
OFAC designated three individuals and one entity linked to CARTEL DEL NORESTE under counter narcotics (EO 14059) and counter terrorism (EO 13224) authorities. The newly listed parties include Eduardo Javier Islas Valdez, Juan Pablo Penilla Rodriguez, Jesus Reymundo Ramos Vazquez, and Casino Centenario. OFAC simultaneously issued General License 35 authorizing a 30-day wind down of transactions involving the newly blocked entities.
What changed
OFAC added four parties connected to CARTEL DEL NORESTE to the Specially Designated Nationals List under Executive Order 13224 (counter terrorism) and Executive Order 14059 (counter narcotics). The three individuals and one casino entity are now blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from dealing with them. General License 35 authorizes a 30-day wind down period for pre-existing transactions with the newly blocked entities.
Financial institutions, importers, exporters, and any parties conducting transactions involving these designated parties must immediately screen against the SDN List, block any identified property or interests, and report blocked property to OFAC within 10 days. Failure to comply with OFAC sanctions carries civil penalties up to $1,367,180 per violation. Related Russia-specific general licenses 128C and 130A were also issued for Lukoil transactions.
What to do next
- Screen all parties against SDN List immediately
- Block any identified property or interests
- Report blocked property to OFAC within 10 days
Penalties
Civil penalties up to $1,367,180 per violation (as adjusted for inflation)
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Counter Narcotics, Counter Terrorism Designations; Issuance of Related General License; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General Licenses and Frequently Asked Question
04/14/2026 Press Release Link CHART - Casinos Connected to Cartel del Noreste The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Counter Terrorism General License 35, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Entities Blocked on April 14, 2026."
OFAC is also issuing Russia-related General License 128C, "Authorizing Certain Transactions Involving Lukoil Retail Service Stations Located Outside of Russia," Russia-related General License 130A, "Authorizing Transactions Involving Certain Lukoil Entities in Bulgaria, and is amending one Russia-related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ 1225).
Additionally, OFAC has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Specially Designated Nationals List Updates
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ISLAS VALDEZ, Eduardo Javier (a.k.a. "Crosty"), Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; DOB 25 Feb 1985; POB Tamaulipas, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. IAVE850225HTSSLD02 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059.
PENILLA RODRIGUEZ, Juan Pablo, Mexico; DOB 18 Jan 1980; POB Mexico City, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. PERJ800118HDFNDN03 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059.
RAMOS VAZQUEZ, Jesus Reymundo (a.k.a. RAMOS, Raymundo), Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; DOB 15 Mar 1971; POB Tamaulipas, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. RAVJ710315HTSMZS09 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059.
The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
CASINO CENTENARIO, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Website casinocentenarionld.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2023; Organization Type: Gambling and betting activities [SDGT] ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059.
COMERCIALIZADORA Y ARRENDADORA DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 28 May 1997; Organization Type: Gambling and betting activities; RFC CAM970528IYA (Mexico); Folio Mercantil No. N-2020067321 (Mexico) [SDGT] ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059.
DIAMANTE CASINO, Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Website diamantecasino.com.mx; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2021; Organization Type: Gambling and betting activities [SDGT] ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059.
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