The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
DATES:
This action was issued on October 13, 2026. See
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Notice of OFAC Actions
On October 13, 2026, OFAC determined that one or more persons identified below meet one or more of the criteria for the imposition of sanctions set forth in section 1(a)-(c) of Executive Order 14059 of December 15, 2021, “Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade,” 86 FR 71549 (E.O. 14059). OFAC has selected to impose blocking sanctions pursuant to section 2(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 on the persons identified below.
OFAC further determined that one or more persons identified below meet one or more of the criteria for sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism,” 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, “Modernizing Sanctions To Combat Terrorism,” 84 FR 48041 (collectively, “E.O. 13224, as amended”).
As a result, the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed below.
Individuals
1. GUAJARDO ALVAREZ, Pablo Cesar (a.k.a. “El Takia”), Mexico; DOB 29 Dec 1998; POB Tamaulipas, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. GUAP981229HTSJLB08 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DEL NORESTE).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Cartel del Noreste, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Cartel del Noreste, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
2. GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel, Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; DOB 23 Oct 1974; POB Nuevo Leon, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. GAGG741023HNLRRM06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DEL NORESTE).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, or technological support of, or goods or services in support of, Cartel del Noreste, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Cartel del Noreste, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
3. GARZA ELIAS, Gamaliel, Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; DOB 10 Jul 1997; POB Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. GAEG970710HTSRLM04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CONSTRUCCIONES Y EDIFICACIONES GARZA ELIAS, S.A. DE C.V.).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Construcciones y Edificaciones Garza Elias, S.A. de C.V., a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Construcciones y Edificaciones Garza Elias, S.A. de C.V., a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
4. INZUNZA PARTIDA, Francisco Javier (a.k.a. AMADOR INZUNZA, Francisco; a.k.a. “Pancho Amador”), Mexico; DOB 21 Nov 1986; POB Coahuila, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; C.U.R.P. IUPF861121HCLNRR09 (Mexico) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the
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international proliferation of illicit drugs or their means of production.
Entities
1. CLUB LA MOLIENDA (a.k.a. LA MOLIENDA RACE TRACK; a.k.a. RESTAURANT BAR LA MOLIENDA), Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Operation of sports facilities; alt. Organization Type: Restaurants and mobile food service activities [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DEL NORESTE).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Cartel del Noreste, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Cartel del Noreste, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
2. CONSTRUCCIONES Y EDIFICACIONES GARZA ELIAS, S.A. DE C.V. (a.k.a. CEGESA; a.k.a. CEGESA S.A. DE C.V.), Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 09 Mar 2016; Organization Type: Construction of buildings; Folio Mercantil No. 5576 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
3. CUADRA SAN DIBANH, Anahuac, Nuevo Leon, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Raising of horses and other equines [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
4. CONCRETOS Y PRODUCTOS ASFALTICOS DEL NORTE, S.A. DE C.V., Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 20 Mar 2024; Organization Type: Construction of roads and railways; Folio Mercantil No. N-2024024028 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
5. CONSTRUACEROS DEL FUERTE, S.A. DE C.V., Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 13 Mar 2024; Organization Type: Construction of buildings; Folio Mercantil No. N-2024028434 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
6. DISTRIBUIDORA DE GAS ECONOMICO, S.A. DE C.V., Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 11 Mar 2025; Organization Type: Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products; Folio Mercantil No. N-2025031155 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
7. GAS ENERGIA CONFIABLE, S.A. DE C.V., Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 11 Mar 2025; Organization Type: Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products; Folio Mercantil No. N-2025036516 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
8. INOVA NLD DESARROLLOS INMOBILARIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 05 Sep 2024; Organization Type:
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Construction of buildings; Folio Mercantil No. N-2024082509 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
9. PROPANE TRADING GROUP, S.A. DE C.V., Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 11 Mar 2025; Organization Type: Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products; Folio Mercantil No. N-2025031199 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: GARZA GARCIA, Gamaliel).
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
10. TRANSPORTADORA DE GAS DE NUEVO LAREDO, S.A. DE C.V., Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 11 Mar 2025; Organization Type: Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products; Folio Mercantil No. N-2025031250 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Gamaliel Garza Garcia, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
11. TAMEX LOGISTICS (a.k.a. TAMEX LEASING), Villa de Hidalgo 239, Granjas Guzman, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas 88293, Mexico; Organization Type: Transportation and storage; Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) TLOJ; Codigo Alfanumerico Armonizado del Transportista (CAAT) 7547 (Mexico) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
Sanctioned pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit drugs or their means of production.
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