Trump administration imposes sanctions on El Chapo’s sons and announces a $10 million reward for their capture
The Trump administration implemented sanctions on two fugitives linked to the Sinaloa cartel—Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is currently in prison, and offered a $10 million reward for information that leads to their capture. According to the State Department, Archivaldo Ivan Guzman and Jesus Alfredo Guzman are leaders of the “Roschapitos” faction. This group has […]
Trump administration imposes sanctions on six alleged cocaine traffickers who used ‘Narco Subs’ to transport drugs into the U.S.
US Sanctions Target Drug Traffickers The Trump administration has enacted sanctions against six individuals involved in cocaine trafficking, utilizing “drug supply” methods to distribute illegal substances, according to the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). On Thursday, OFAC announced sanctions affecting four Guyanese citizens and two Colombian nationals. A press statement from the […]
Anger as a leading credit card company removes airport benefit and imposes new high fee: ‘I’m deeply disappointed’
Capital One Customers Face Changes to Beloved Perks It’s time for customers of Capital One to bid farewell to some of the perks they’ve cherished. Many are understandably upset about what’s coming. The Venture X card, introduced in 2021, was marketed as a premium travel option boasting impressive benefits. Initially, cardholders accepted the hefty $395 […]
Treasury Department imposes sanctions on members of a Mexican drug trafficking organization
The Treasury has sanctioned two senior members of the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), a Mexican drug trafficking organization that was previously known as Los Zetas. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, took action against these two individuals. The CDN has been designated a terrorist […]
Trump administration imposes sanctions on top officials of a violent Mexican drug cartel recognized as a foreign terrorist organization
Trump Administration Targets Cartel del Noreste Leaders The Trump administration has sanctioned two high-ranking members of Cartel del Noreste, a group notorious for its violent activities and designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization. The Foreign Assets Control Bureau of the Ministry of Finance approved these sanctions, highlighting the organization’s significant impact on […]
Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Senior Officials of Cartel Del Noreste, a Foreign Terrorist Group
U.S. Sanctions Target Mexican Cartel Members The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday that it has imposed sanctions on two senior members of the Cartel del Noese (CDN), based in Mexico. This decision comes due to their involvement in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, and arms trafficking—crimes that endanger Americans. The sanctioned […]
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program
Washington: The US recently imposed new sanctions on six individuals and twelve businesses, including several from China, associated with Iran’s ballistic missile program. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has targeted various entities and individuals linked to Iran’s oil and nuclear sectors. These new sanctions focus on organizations aiding Iran in gaining critical materials necessary […]
Treasury Department imposes sanctions on over 20 companies for supplying Iranian oil to China
The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that it has authorized a network of over 20 companies alleged to have supplied Iranian oil to China. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) revealed that billions in oil have been dispatched to Beijing for Iran’s military leadership and its primary commercial partner, Sepere Energy. “Today’s measures […]
Carrot and Stick: Treasury Imposes New Oil Sanctions on Iran While Trump Promises a Brighter Future
The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Iran’s oil sector on Tuesday as President Trump seeks potential nuclear agreements with the country. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has targeted around 20 entities involved in Iran’s illicit oil trade, aligning with the administration’s “maximum pressure” strategy against the Iranian government. These sanctions are intended […]
United Kingdom Imposes New Sanctions on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’ Before Military Summit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled new sanctions aimed at Russia’s so-called shadow fleet ahead of a military summit in Norway on Friday. The government indicated that it has greenlit sanctions against around 100 oil tankers, which have carried over $24 billion in cargo since early last year. Previously, the UK has already focused […]