🚨Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations
Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations of Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha, Cartel de Sinaloa, Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion, Carteles Unidos, Cartel del Noreste, Cartel del Golfo, and La Nueva Familia Michoacana
Summary
The Department of State has designated several organizations, including Tren de Aragua and Mara Salvatrucha, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. This decision follows legal criteria outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and underscores ongoing efforts to address international security concerns. The designations will be published in the Federal Register and have immediate legal effects.
Agencies
- State Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The designation of these organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations can result in increased compliance risks for businesses, particularly in sectors dealing with international trade and finance. Business owners may need to ensure they are not inadvertently engaging with entities that could be on this list or conducting business in regions affected by these groups.