U.S. Treasury's OFAC Adds Regulations to Implement New Cuba Sanctions
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has introduced new Cuba Sanctions Regulations under 31 CFR part 516. These regulations implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14404, issued on 1 May 2026, which targets those responsible for repression in Cuba and threats to U.S. national security. The rule, effective immediately on 30 September 2026, establishes prohibitions on certain transactions, details licensing procedures, and outlines definitions related to blocked property and persons. This initial set of regulations provides immediate public guidance, with OFAC indicating that a more comprehensive framework will follow.
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