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Last Week's Major Developments in Sanctions - January 19, 2026, to January 23, 2026

  • Writer: Amir Fadavi
    Amir Fadavi
  • Jan 26
  • 2 min read
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Monday, January 19

  • There was no major development on this date.


Tuesday, January 20

  • There was no major development on this date.


Wednesday, January 21

  • OFAC imposed blocking sanctions against one individual and seven entities under the United States' counter-terrorism sanctions program. (Here, and the Department of the Treasury's press release)

  • OFAC submits the 2025's forth quarter report pursuant to Section 906(b) of the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000, which requires the quarterly reports to Congress regarding specific licenses issued for export of agricultural

    commodities, medicine, or medical devices to state sponsors of terrorism. The report details that OFAC received 29 applications and issued 21 determinations, which resulted in the granting of 10 specific licenses and the issuance of 10 return-without-action letters between July through September 2025. (Here)


Thursday, January 22

  • OFAC imposed blocking sanctions against five individuals and five entities under its counter-narcotics sanctions program for their being allegedly part of a drug organization in Costa Rica. (Here, and the Department of the Treasury's press release)

     

Friday, January 23


Recommendation of the Week

  • If you are reading this in Mongolia or Kazakhstan (or if you know anyone interested in sanctions there) and would like to meet our founder, Amir Fadavi, he will to be Ulaanbaatar the fist week of February and in Astana and Almaty for the second week of February. Send an email to info@sanctionsexpert.com to arrange a meeting.

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