Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

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Abstract

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.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66393-66395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21445]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

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.

DATES: This action was issued on October 13, 2026. See SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION for relevant dates.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global 
Targeting, 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, 202-622-
2480; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance, 202-622-2490 or 
<a href="https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac">https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac</a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

    The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions 
programs are available on OFAC's website: <a href="https://ofac.treasury.gov">https://ofac.treasury.gov</a>.

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.

(Authority: E.O. 14059; E.O. 13224, as amended.)

Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2026-21445 Filed 10-19-26; 8:45 am]
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