OFAC Designates Three Individuals and Two Colombian Entities Under Sudan Sanctions Executive Order 14098
Summary
On April 17, 2026, OFAC designated three Colombian individuals and two Colombian entities under Executive Order 14098, which targets persons destabilizing Sudan or undermining democratic transition. Designations include Jose Oscar Garcia Batte and his brother Omar Fernando Garcia Batte, both tied to blocked Colombian entities, and Jose Libardo Quijano Torres linked to FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S. Two Colombian entities — FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S. and GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S. — were also designated. All property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons is blocked, and U.S. persons are prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
“All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.”
U.S. persons and entities engaging with Colombian counterparties — particularly in staffing, financial services, and trading sectors — should immediately screen against the updated SDN List. The two designated entities (FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S. and GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S.) were established in 2025 and 2012 respectively, suggesting active operations that may have involved U.S. correspondent banking or dollar transactions. Third-country persons who knowingly facilitate prohibited transactions with these designees also risk exposure.
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OFAC added three Colombian individuals (Jose Oscar Garcia Batte, Omar Fernando Garcia Batte, Jose Libardo Quijano Torres) and two Colombian entities (FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S., GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S.) to the SDN List under Sudan sanctions E.O. 14098. Jose Oscar Garcia Batte was designated for providing material support to INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AGENCY S.A.S.; Omar Fernando Garcia Batte and Jose Libardo Quijano Torres were designated as leaders of blocked entities GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S. and FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S. respectively. The two entities were designated for threatening Sudan's peace, security, or stability (FENIX) and for being owned/controlled by or acting on behalf of blocked persons (GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA).
U.S. persons must immediately screen their counterparties and transactions against the updated SDN List. Any U.S. nexus — including dollar-denominated transactions, use of U.S. correspondent banks, or U.S. person involvement — with these designated parties is prohibited and may expose parties to civil monetary penalties of up to $1,367,532 per violation (adjusted for inflation). Companies with Colombia-related business lines, particularly in staffing/human resources and financial services sectors, should prioritize transaction screening and counterparty due diligence.
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ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons
that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination
that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction
of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
DATES:
This action was issued on April 17, 2026. See
Supplementary Information
for relevant dates.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, 202-622-2420; the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202-622-2490
or https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electronic Availability
The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC's website: https://ofac.treasury.gov.
Notice of OFAC Action
On April 17, 2026, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following
persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed below.
Individuals
- GARCIA BATTE, Jose Oscar, Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia; Al Fattan Marine Tower, Apt 3105, Jumeriah Beach Residence, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 25 Feb 1963; POB Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia; nationality Colombia; Gender Male; Cedula No. 5934638 (Colombia); Passport PE144026 (Colombia) expires 29 Aug 2027 (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098] (Linked To:
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES AGENCY S.A.S.).
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iv) of Executive Order 14098 of May 4, 2023, “Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons Destabilizing
Sudan and Undermining the Goal of a Democratic Transition” (E.O. 14098), for being a foreign person who has materially assisted,
sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, INTERNATIONAL
SERVICES AGENCY, an entity whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14098.
- GARCIA BATTE, Omar Fernando, Calle 64, No. 7-62, Apt 403, Bogota, Colombia; DOB 25 Sep 1961; POB Icononzo, Tolima, Colombia; nationality Colombia; Gender Male; Cedula No. 5934268 (Colombia) (individual) SUDAN-EO14098.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(B) of E.O. 14098 for being a foreign person who is or has been a leader, official,
senior executive officer, or member of the board of directors of GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S., an entity whose property
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14098 relating to the tenure of such leader, official, senior executive
officer, or member of the board of directors.
- QUIJANO TORRES, Jose Libardo, Colombia; DOB 24 Sep 1975; nationality Colombia; Gender Male; Cedula No. 74180772 (Colombia) (individual) SUDAN-EO14098.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)(B) of E.O. 14098 for being a foreign person who is or has been a leader, official,
senior executive officer, or member of the board of directors of FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S., an entity whose property and
interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14098 relating to the tenure of such leader, official, senior executive
officer, or member of the board of directors.
Entities
- FENIX HUMAN RESOURCES S.A.S. (a.k.a. “HRFENIX”), Carrera 47 A No. 93-92, Bogota, Colombia; website https://hrfenix.com; Organization Established Date 28 Feb 2025; NIT # 9019295283 (Colombia); Matricula Mercantil No 03929145 (Colombia) [SUDAN-EO14098].
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14098 for being a foreign person who is responsible for, or complicit in,
or has directly or indirectly engaged or attempted to engage in, actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or
stability of Sudan.
- GLOBAL QOWA AL BASHERIA S.A.S. (a.k.a. “MI FUTURO GLOBAL”), Carrera 13 No. 49-15 Oficina 401, Bogota, Colombia; website https://mifuturoglobal.com; Organization Established Date 28 Jun 2012; NIT # 9005343144 (Colombia); Matricula Mercantil No 02228829 (Colombia) SUDAN-EO14098.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(v) of E.O. 14098 for being a foreign person who is owned or controlled by, or has acted
or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, JOSE OSCAR GARCIA BATTE, a person whose property and interests
in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14098.
(Authority: E.O. 14098)
Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. [FR Doc. 2026-07897 Filed 4-22-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-AL-P
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