Rule · OFAC · 16 Oct 2026 · 20261016
General License No. 60A authorizes all transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela that would otherwise be prohibited by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on April 21, 2027. This authorization includes the processing or transfer of funds on behalf of third-country persons, allowing U.S. financial institutions and registered money transmitters to rely on the originator of a funds transfer regarding compliance. The license explicitly excludes the unblocking of property blocked under the regulations and any other activities prohibited by Executive orders or other parts of 31 CFR Chapter V. Effective October 16, 2026, this license replaces and supersedes General License No. 60 in its entirety.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL
Venezuela Sanctions Regulations
31 CFR part 591
GENERAL LICENSE NO. 60A
Authorizing Transactions Related to Earthquake Relief Efforts in Venezuela (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this general license, all transactions related to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela that would otherwise be prohibited by the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 591 (VSR), are authorized through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, April 21, 2027. Note 1 to paragraph (a). The authorization in paragraph (a) of this general license includes the processing or transfer of funds on behalf of third-country persons to or from Venezuela in support of the transactions authorized by paragraph (a) of this general license. U.S. financial institutions and U.S. registered money transmitters may rely on the originator of a funds transfer with regard to compliance with paragraph (a) of this general license, provided that the financial institution does not know or have reason to know that the funds transfer is not in compliance with paragraph (a) of this general license. (b) This general license does not authorize:
(1) The unblocking of any property blocked pursuant to the VSR; or (2) Any other transactions or activities prohibited by any other Executive order or by any
part of 31 CFR chapter V not referenced in this general license.
(c) Effective October 16, 2026, General License No. 60, dated June 25, 2026, is replaced and superseded in its entirety by this General License No. 60A.
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Note 2 to General License 60A. Nothing in this general license relieves any person from compliance with any other Federal laws or requirements of other Federal agencies. __________________________ Bradley T. Smith Director Office of Foreign Assets Control Dated: October 16, 2026
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