Regulatory Alerts2026-02-26 | 20260226Nicaragua-related Designations; Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License and Associated Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 131C to authorize certain transactions for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH and updated FAQs 1224 and 1225 regarding Russia-related sanctions. OFAC simultaneously designated five Nicaraguan individuals, including Johana Vanessa Flores Jimenez and Leonel Jose Gutierrez Lopez, to the Specially Designated Nationals List for enabling the Murillo-Ortega dictatorship's repression. These actions reflect ongoing enforcement against human rights abuses in Nicaragua and administrative adjustments to Russian energy sector sanctions.
Release Date
02/26/2026
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Treasury Sanctions Nicaraguan Officials Enabling the Murillo-Ortega Dictatorship’s Repression
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The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Russia-related General License 131C , "Authorizing Certain Transactions for the Negotiation of and Entry Into Contingent Contracts for the Sale of Lukoil International GmbH and Related Maintenance Activities." Additionally, OFAC is issuing two amended, Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 1224 and 1225 ). Lastly, OFAC has updated its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS LIST UPDATE The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List: FLORES JIMENEZ, Johana Vanessa, Managua, Nicaragua; DOB 24 Feb 1971; POB Managua, Nicaragua; nationality Nicaragua; Gender Female; National ID No. 0012402710038N (Nicaragua) (individual) [NICARAGUA]. GUTIERREZ LOPEZ, Leonel Jose, Managua, Nicaragua; DOB 09 Feb 1963; POB Managua, Nicaragua; nationality Nicaragua; Gender Male; National ID No. 0010902630041C (Nicaragua) (individual) [NICARAGUA]. MEMBRENO RIVAS, Denis, Managua, Nicaragua; DOB 16 Jul 1956; POB Leon, Nicaragua; nationality Nicaragua; Gender Male; National ID No. 2811607560007V (Nicaragua) (individual) [NICARAGUA]. REYES OCHOA, Celia Margarita (a.k.a. REYES OCHOA, Celia), Managua, Nicaragua; DOB 16 Sep 1983; POB Matagalpa, Nicaragua; nationality Nicaragua; Gender Female; National ID No. 4411609830008V (Nicaragua) (individual) [NICARAGUA]. SAENZ ULLOA, Aldo Martin, Nindiri, Masaya, Nicaragua; DOB 12 Nov 1958; POB Chinandega, Nicaragua; nationality Nicaragua; Gender Male; National ID No. 0861211580003G (Nicaragua) (individual) [NICARAGUA]. Unrelated Administrative List Updates: None