Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions, 15632-15633 [2024-04488]

Download as PDF 15632 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 43 / Monday, March 4, 2024 / Notices adverse effect on a U.S.-vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, MARAD will not issue an approval of the vessel’s coastwise endorsement eligibility. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter’s interest in the application, and address the eligibility criteria given in section 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Public Participation How do I submit comments? Please submit your comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES. Be advised that it may take a few hours or even days for your comment to be reflected on the docket. In addition, your comments must be written in English. We encourage you to provide concise comments and you may attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments. 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For information on DOT’s compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/ privacy. (Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121) By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2024–04463 Filed 3–1–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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. Additionally, OFAC is publishing the names of one or more persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for effective date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Bradley T. Smith, Director, tel.: 202–622–2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or the Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Electronic Availability The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available on OFAC’s website (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac). Notice of OFAC Actions A. On February 28, 2024, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed below. Individuals 1. MORALES CIFUENTES, Juan Jose (a.k.a. ‘‘PANCHO’’), Colonia 3 de mayo, Tecun Uman, San Marcos, Guatemala; DOB 09 Apr 1990; POB San Marcos, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; Cedula No. L–1238436 (Guatemala); NIT # 59536969 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 2755498951217 (Guatemala) (individual) [ILLICIT– DRUGS–EO14059]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14059 of December 15, 2021, ‘‘Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade,’’ 86 FR 71549 (December 17, 2021) (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. 2. OCHOA VILLAGRAN, Erick Manuel (a.k.a. ‘‘PERICA’’), Guatemala; DOB 01 Jun 1985; POB San Marcos, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; Cedula No. L–1247674 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 1680324221213 (Guatemala) (individual) [ILLICIT– DRUGS–EO14059]. Designated 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. 3. SUNIGA MORFIN, Isel Aneli ˜ IGA MORFI´N, Isel Aneli), (Latin: SUN 4ta Calle, Tecun Uman, Ayutla, San Marcos 12017, Guatemala; DOB 07 Sep 1994; POB Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Female; NIT # 83524479 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 2517372251217 (Guatemala) (individual) [ILLICIT– DRUGS–EO14059] (Linked To: LOS POCHOS DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION). Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being owned, E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 43 / Monday, March 4, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Los Pochos Drug Trafficking Organization, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059. Entities 1. CONDADO REAL, 5a Avenida, Zona 1, Tecun Uman, San Marcos, Guatemala; Organization Established Date 26 Dec 2018; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis; NIT # 83524479 (Guatemala) [ILLICIT–DRUGS–EO14059] (Linked To: SUNIGA MORFIN, Isel Aneli). Designated 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, Isel Aneli Suniga Morfin, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059. 2. CONSTRUHOGAR, San Marcos, Guatemala; Organization Type: Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies; NIT # 59536969 (Guatemala) [ILLICIT– DRUGS–EO14059] (Linked To: MORALES CIFUENTES, Juan Jose). Designated 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, Juan Jose Morales Cifuentes, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059. 3. IMPORTADORA JIREH, San Marcos, Guatemala; Organization Established Date 08 Sep 2017; Organization Type: Sale of motor vehicles; NIT # 59536969 (Guatemala) [ILLICIT–DRUGS–EO14059] (Linked To: MORALES CIFUENTES, Juan Jose). Designated 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, Juan Jose Morales Cifuentes, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059. 4. LOS POCHOS DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION (a.k.a. ‘‘LOS POCHOS DTO’’; a.k.a. ‘‘MORALES CIFUENTES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION’’; a.k.a. ‘‘MORALES CIFUENTES DTO’’; a.k.a. ‘‘SUNIGA RODRIGUEZ DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION’’ ˜ IGA RODRIGUEZ DRUG (Latin: ‘‘SUN TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION’’)), Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; Tecun Uman, Guatemala; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Tapachula, Mexico; Mexico City, Mexico; Target Type Criminal Organization [SDNTK] [ILLICIT– DRUGS–EO14059]. Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having engaged in, or VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:45 Mar 01, 2024 Jkt 262001 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. 5. WIV, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA (a.k.a. ‘‘WIV S.A.’’; a.k.a. ‘‘WIVSA’’), Aldea Los Angeles, Zona 0 Carretera, Tecun Uman, San Marcos, Guatemala; Organization Established Date 09 Dec 2015; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; NIT # 92345093 (Guatemala) [ILLICIT– DRUGS–EO14059] (Linked To: SUNIGA MORFIN, Isel Aneli). Designated 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, Isel Aneli Suniga Morfin, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059. B. On February 28, 2024, OFAC determined that the property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following persons are unblocked and they have been removed from the SDN List. Individuals 1. PARADA RODRIGUEZ, Alex Oswaldo (Latin: PARADA RODRI´GUEZ, Alex Oswaldo) (a.k.a. ‘‘LA PANTERA’’), 1 Calle 2 Ave. 1–15, Zona 1, Tecun Uman, Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; DOB 15 Aug 1969; POB Tiquisate, Escuintla, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; Cedula No. L– 1220627 (Guatemala); NIT # 66865883 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 1916038210506 (Guatemala) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: SUNIGA RODRIGUEZ DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION; Linked To: CEVICHERIA LA CONCHA). 2. SUNIGA RODRIGUEZ, Erik ˜ IGA RODRI´GUEZ, Salvador (Latin: SUN Erik Salvador) (a.k.a. ZUNIGA RODRIGUEZ, Erick Salvador (Latin: ´N ˜ IGA RODRI´GUEZ, Erick Salvador); ZU a.k.a. ‘‘EL POCHO’’), Caserio Las Delicias, Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; DOB 19 Nov 1975; POB La Nueva Concepcion, Escuintla, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; Cedula No. L1225520 (Guatemala); Passport 199573956 (Guatemala); NIT # 7174713 (Guatemala); Driver’s License No. 1995739560513 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 1995739560513 (Guatemala) (individual) [SDNTK]. Entities 1. CEVICHERIA LA CONCHA, Aldea Sanjon San Lorenzo, Tecun Uman, Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; NIT # 6686588–3 (Guatemala) [SDNTK]. PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15633 Dated: February 28, 2024. Bradley T. Smith, Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the Treasury. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 43 (Monday, March 4, 2024)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: 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. Additionally, OFAC is publishing the names of one or more 
persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked 
and who have been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and 
Blocked Persons List (SDN List).

DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for effective date(s).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Bradley T. Smith, Director, 
tel.: 202-622-2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202-
622-2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; 
Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202-622-4855; or the 
Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-
622-2490.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

    The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions 
programs are available on OFAC's website (https://www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Notice of OFAC Actions

    A. On February 28, 2024, OFAC determined that the property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following 
persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authority listed 
below.

Individuals

    1. MORALES CIFUENTES, Juan Jose (a.k.a. ``PANCHO''), Colonia 3 de 
mayo, Tecun Uman, San Marcos, Guatemala; DOB 09 Apr 1990; POB San 
Marcos, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; Cedula No. L-
1238436 (Guatemala); NIT # 59536969 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 2755498951217 
(Guatemala) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of Executive Order 14059 of 
December 15, 2021, ``Imposing Sanctions on Foreign Persons Involved in 
the Global Illicit Drug Trade,'' 86 FR 71549 (December 17, 2021) (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.
    2. OCHOA VILLAGRAN, Erick Manuel (a.k.a. ``PERICA''), Guatemala; 
DOB 01 Jun 1985; POB San Marcos, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; 
Gender Male; Cedula No. L-1247674 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 1680324221213 
(Guatemala) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
    Designated 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.
    3. SUNIGA MORFIN, Isel Aneli (Latin: SU[Ntilde]IGA MORF[Iacute]N, 
Isel Aneli), 4ta Calle, Tecun Uman, Ayutla, San Marcos 12017, 
Guatemala; DOB 07 Sep 1994; POB Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; 
nationality Guatemala; Gender Female; NIT # 83524479 (Guatemala); 
C.U.I. 2517372251217 (Guatemala) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] 
(Linked To: LOS POCHOS DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being 
owned,

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controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or 
on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Los Pochos Drug Trafficking 
Organization, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059.

Entities

    1. CONDADO REAL, 5a Avenida, Zona 1, Tecun Uman, San Marcos, 
Guatemala; Organization Established Date 26 Dec 2018; Organization 
Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis; NIT # 83524479 
(Guatemala) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: SUNIGA MORFIN, Isel 
Aneli).
    Designated 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, Isel Aneli Suniga Morfin, 
a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    2. CONSTRUHOGAR, San Marcos, Guatemala; Organization Type: 
Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating 
equipment and supplies; NIT # 59536969 (Guatemala) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-
EO14059] (Linked To: MORALES CIFUENTES, Juan Jose).
    Designated 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, Juan Jose Morales 
Cifuentes, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    3. IMPORTADORA JIREH, San Marcos, Guatemala; Organization 
Established Date 08 Sep 2017; Organization Type: Sale of motor 
vehicles; NIT # 59536969 (Guatemala) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked 
To: MORALES CIFUENTES, Juan Jose).
    Designated 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, Juan Jose Morales 
Cifuentes, a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    4. LOS POCHOS DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION (a.k.a. ``LOS POCHOS 
DTO''; a.k.a. ``MORALES CIFUENTES DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION''; 
a.k.a. ``MORALES CIFUENTES DTO''; a.k.a. ``SUNIGA RODRIGUEZ DRUG 
TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION'' (Latin: ``SU[Ntilde]IGA RODRIGUEZ DRUG 
TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION'')), Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; Tecun 
Uman, Guatemala; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Tapachula, Mexico; Mexico 
City, Mexico; Target Type Criminal Organization [SDNTK] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-
EO14059].
    Designated 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.
    5. WIV, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA (a.k.a. ``WIV S.A.''; a.k.a. ``WIVSA''), 
Aldea Los Angeles, Zona 0 Carretera, Tecun Uman, San Marcos, Guatemala; 
Organization Established Date 09 Dec 2015; Organization Type: Other 
business support service activities n.e.c.; NIT # 92345093 (Guatemala) 
[ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: SUNIGA MORFIN, Isel Aneli).
    Designated 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, Isel Aneli Suniga Morfin, 
a person sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    B. On February 28, 2024, OFAC determined that the property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following 
persons are unblocked and they have been removed from the SDN List.

Individuals

    1. PARADA RODRIGUEZ, Alex Oswaldo (Latin: PARADA RODR[Iacute]GUEZ, 
Alex Oswaldo) (a.k.a. ``LA PANTERA''), 1 Calle 2 Ave. 1-15, Zona 1, 
Tecun Uman, Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; DOB 15 Aug 1969; POB 
Tiquisate, Escuintla, Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; 
Cedula No. L-1220627 (Guatemala); NIT # 66865883 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 
1916038210506 (Guatemala) (individual) [SDNTK] (Linked To: SUNIGA 
RODRIGUEZ DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION; Linked To: CEVICHERIA LA 
CONCHA).
    2. SUNIGA RODRIGUEZ, Erik Salvador (Latin: SU[Ntilde]IGA 
RODR[Iacute]GUEZ, Erik Salvador) (a.k.a. ZUNIGA RODRIGUEZ, Erick 
Salvador (Latin: Z[Uacute][Ntilde]IGA RODR[Iacute]GUEZ, Erick 
Salvador); a.k.a. ``EL POCHO''), Caserio Las Delicias, Ayutla, San 
Marcos, Guatemala; DOB 19 Nov 1975; POB La Nueva Concepcion, Escuintla, 
Guatemala; nationality Guatemala; Gender Male; Cedula No. L1225520 
(Guatemala); Passport 199573956 (Guatemala); NIT # 7174713 (Guatemala); 
Driver's License No. 1995739560513 (Guatemala); C.U.I. 1995739560513 
(Guatemala) (individual) [SDNTK].

Entities

    1. CEVICHERIA LA CONCHA, Aldea Sanjon San Lorenzo, Tecun Uman, 
Ayutla, San Marcos, Guatemala; NIT # 6686588-3 (Guatemala) [SDNTK].

    Dated: February 28, 2024.
Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of the 
Treasury.
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