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Source:US Treasury OFAC (U.S. Government work, public domain)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released updated amendments to several Venezuela-related general licenses. These revisions modify the existing regulatory framework governing specific economic interactions involving the Venezuelan energy and investment sectors.
Under the newly issued General License 46E, the Treasury has updated the rules regarding activities involving petrochemical products and oil originating from Venezuela. This amendment specifically addresses the legal parameters for handling certain Venezuelan-origin petroleum and related chemical goods.
Additionally, the Treasury issued General License 48D, which regulates the provision of specific services and items to Venezuela, and General License 49B. The latter provides updated guidance for the negotiation and execution of contingent contracts related to particular investment projects within the country.
These administrative updates are part of the ongoing management of U.S. sanctions programs related to Venezuela. The amendments serve to refine the scope of authorized transactions under the existing legal authorizations provided by OFAC.
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