U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Los Zetas Rapper and Other Cartel Figures
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned three leaders of Los Zetas, a notorious cartel, alongside a well-known narco rapper who has celebrated their activities in his music. One of these newly sanctioned leaders was formerly a police officer in Tamaulipas who was secretly involved in cartel operations while still on duty. On Wednesday, U.S. Treasury Secretary […]
Trump’s delay on sanctions helped Putin extend the Ukraine conflict, according to Senate Democrats.
Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire have criticized former President Trump for delaying sanctions against Russia during its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. They’ve expressed concerns that, while Trump is campaigning on resolving this conflict quickly, peace talks haven’t yielded any significant progress so far. In their recent report, they […]
Russia is still likely to impose sanctions on Friday following the meeting between Putin and Witkoff, according to a US official.
A senior US official indicated that sanctions targeting Russia’s key trading partners are set to launch on Friday following a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkov, on Wednesday. Trump described the meeting as “very productive,” suggesting that “great progress” was made during their time together. This encounter, which marked […]
US imposes sanctions on ‘narco-rapper’ El Makabelico for laundering streaming earnings to violent Mexican drug lords
US Treasury Sanctions Mexican Drug Cartel Leaders WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the US Treasury Department sanctioned a high-ranking member of a notorious Mexican drug cartel, allowing him to continue trafficking fentanyl into the United States. Additionally, a well-known rapper believed to be funding this cartel with over half of his earnings was also targeted. The […]
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff meets with Putin amid sanctions concern
Witkov’s Visit to Moscow for Peace Talks President Donald Trump has successfully brokered a peace deal, bringing an end to a three-and-a-half-year conflict in Ukraine. In light of this, White House envoy Steve Witkov arrived in Russia on Wednesday for his fifth meeting with President Vladimir Putin. Yuri Ushakov, a Russian foreign policy adviser, stated […]
Witkoff advised to adopt a firm stance with Putin in crucial meeting to resolve Ukraine conflict before sanctions are imposed
Trump Administration Offers Putin Another Chance on Ukraine Invasion In Washington, the Trump administration is presenting Russian President Vladimir Putin with yet another chance to demonstrate his commitment to ending the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has lasted for over 41 months. After more than six months without any real diplomatic progress, a source hinted […]
Senate gives Trump complete control over Russia sanctions power
Republican Senators Depart Without Finalizing Sanctions Bill Against Russia Republican senators are set to leave Washington without advancing a significant sanctions bill aimed at Russia, placing the decision solely in President Trump’s hands regarding potential actions against President Putin if he continues the war in Ukraine. On August 8, Trump restrained Putin, indicating he should […]
Sanctions Imposed by Trump on Controversial Brazilian Judge Dividing the Country’s Supreme Court
Rift in Brazil’s Supreme Court Following US Sanctions According to Brazilian news source Poder360, the US government’s choice to place human rights sanctions on Justice Alexandre de Moraes has sparked a noticeable divide within the Supreme Federal Court (STF). De Moraes had apparently urged his fellow justices to sign letters supporting him against President Trump’s […]
Trump Labels Brazil a National Security Risk, Enacts Sanctions on Rebellious Supreme Court Judge
US Designates Brazil as a National Security Threat On Wednesday, the Trump administration labeled Brazil a national security threat, announcing human rights sanctions against Judge Alexandre de Moraes of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF). The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action under the global Magnitsky Act, citing de Moraes for […]
Treasury Department Introduces Largest Sanctions on Iran Since 2018, Focusing on Son of Senior Official
New U.S. Sanctions on Iran On Wednesday, the Treasury Department announced its most significant sanctions against Iran yet, coinciding with the State Department’s own sanctions initiatives for the country. The sanctions target over 115 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to a major shipping network overseen by Mohammed Hossein Shamkhani, who is the son of Ali […]