FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Measures on Cuba JULY 22, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES “The United States stands with the brave Cubans who have taken to the streets to oppose 62 years of repression under a communist regime.” President Biden The world watched on July 11 as tens of thousands of Cuban citizens marched in cities ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: News | Tags: cuba, President Joe Biden, Sanctions, The White House
Sanctioning Cuban Security Forces in Response to Violent Repression of Protests ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS STATEMENT JULY 22, 2021 Starting on July 11, tens of thousands of Cubans in dozens of cities and towns throughout their country took to the streets to peacefully demand respect for their fundamental freedoms and a better ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News | Tags: Antony J. Blinken, cuba, Sanctions, Secretary of State
Treasury Sanctions Cuban Minister of Defense and Special Forces Brigade for Abuses Against Protestors July 22, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned one Cuban individual and one Cuban entity pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Exclude, News | Tags: cuba, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S Department of State Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State November 5, 2019 The United States Takes Action Against Former Maduro Regime Officials and Strengthens International Efforts On November 5, the United States identified five members of the former Maduro regime and took action against them under the authority of Executive Order (E.O.) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 6 November, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Department of State, Human Rights, Michael R. Pompeo, Nicolás Maduro, President Juan Guaido, Regime, Sanctions, venezuela
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release: September 6, 2019 Treasury Issues Changes to Strengthen Cuba Sanctions Rules WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) amended the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) to further implement President Trump’s June 2017 National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 9 September, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: cuba, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Statement by Secretary Pompeo July 25, 2019 The United States Takes Action Against Corruption Network of Maduro-Aligned Associates On July 25, the United States sanctioned five individuals involved in a complex network of bribery and money laundering that has been stealing from the people of Venezuela for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Corruption Network, Money laundering, Nicolás Maduro, President Juan Guaido, Sanctions, venezuela
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release July 25, 2019 Treasury Disrupts Corruption Network Stealing From Venezuela’s Food Distribution Program, CLAP Alex Saab bribed stepsons of Nicolás Maduro and exploited no-bid contracts to loot hundreds of millions of dollars from starving Venezuelans Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Alex Saab, CLAP, Corrupt, Food Distribution, Nicolás Maduro, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Releases July 11, 2019 Treasury Sanctions Venezuela’s Military Counterintelligence Agency Following the Death of a Venezuelan Navy Captain Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the Government of Venezuela’s General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence, or La Dirección General de Contrainteligencia ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 11 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Captain Rafael Acosta, High Commissioner for Human Rights, Military Counterintelligence, Navy Captain Rafael Acosta Arévalo, Nicolás Maduro, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury, venezuela
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Releases June 28, 2019 Treasury Sanctions Nicolas Maduro’s Son for Serving in Venezuela’s Illegitimate Government Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated the son of Venezuela’s illegitimate regime leader Nicolas Maduro Moros, who was previously sanctioned on July 31, 2017. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, Nicolás Maduro, Sanctions, venezuela
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Media Note June 28, 2019 The United States Sanctions Nicolas Maduro Guerra Today, the United States imposed sanctions against Nicolas Maduro’s son, Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra (Maduro Guerra), for his role as an official in the illegitimate Maduro regime pursuant to E.O. 13692. Maduro Guerra is a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Nicolas Ernesto Maduro Guerra, Nicolás Maduro, President Juan Guaido, Sanctions, venezuela
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Media Note June 27, 2019 The United States Takes Action Against Corrupt Maduro Regime Officials Today, the United States sanctioned Maduro-aligned Luis Alfredo Motta Dominguez and Eustiquio Jose Lugo Gomez for being current or former officials in the Maduro regime. These individuals have been involved in rampant ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Eustiquio Jose Lugo Gomez, Luis Alfredo Motta Dominguez, Nicolás Maduro, Regime, Sanctions, venezuela
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson Statement by Secretary Pompeo June 24, 2019 Executive Order to Impose Sanctions on the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran Today, the White House issued an Executive Order sanctioning the Supreme Leader’s Office and authorizing further sanctions on those associated with it. This action was taken as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 2 July, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Sanctions, Secretary of State
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Releases June 4, 2019 Treasury and Commerce Implement Changes to Cuba Sanctions Rules WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) unveiled amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) to further implement the President’s foreign policy on Cuba. These amendments complement changes ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 5 June, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: cuba, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE May 10, 2019 The United States Sanctions Venezuela’s Defense and Security Sector Today, the United States took action against the former Maduro regime for increasing its intimidation of those supporting democracy in Venezuela, including members of the democratically elected National Assembly. Pursuant to E.O. 13850, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 13 May, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: cuba, Nicolás Maduro, Oil, President Juan Guaido, russia, Sanctions, venezuela
U.S Department of the Treasury Press Release May 7, 2019 Treasury Removes Sanctions Imposed on Former High-Ranking Venezuelan Intelligence Official After Public Break with Maduro and Dismissal Washington – Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removed sanctions imposed on Manuel Ricardo Cristopher Figuera (Cristopher), who last week broke ranks ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Department of State, Manuel Ricardo Cristopher Figuera, Nicolás Maduro, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury, venezuela
In Response to Illegal Arrest of Guaido Aide.
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Bandes, Sanctions, venezuela
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release: February 25, 2019 Treasury Sanctions Governors of Venezuelan States Aligned with Maduro Treasury targets government officials as humanitarian aid is prevented from entering Venezuela Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four officials aligned with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 26 February, 2019 | Topics: News | Tags: Governors, Humanitarian Aid, Nicolás Maduro, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury, venezuela
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson November 2, 2018 On-The-Record Briefing Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin on Iran Sanctions Via Teleconference MS NAUERT: Thank you, sir. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s on-the-record call on the Iran snapback sanctions. We’re pleased to have with us ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 5 November, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Sanctions, Steven T. Mnuchin
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs September 25, 2018 Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s inner circle, including First Lady and former Attorney General and President of the National Assembly Cilia Adela Flores de Maduro. OFAC ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 25 September, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Corruption, Nicolás Maduro, Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury, venezuela
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs 11/9/2017 Treasury Sanctions Ten Venezuelan Government Officials Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated ten current or former Venezuelan government officials pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13692. These individuals are associated with undermining electoral processes, media censorship, or ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 13 November, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury, venezuela
U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Public Affairs Press Release July 26, 2017 Treasury Sanctions 13 Current and Former Senior Officials of the Government of Venezuela Action Targets Officials of Entities Undermining Democracy in Venezuela Washington – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 13 current or former ...
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By U.S. Embassy Montevideo | 27 July, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Sanctions, U.S. Department of the Treasury
