OFAC Venezuela-Related Sanctions

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OFAC Venezuela-Related Sanctions is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeting Venezuela. It imposes asset freeze, sectoral, financial restrictions and trade restrictions.

Last updated 3 Aug 2026

Overview

The Venezuela-Related Sanctions program imposes blocking sanctions and sectoral measures targeting the Government of Venezuela and persons contributing to the situation in Venezuela. The program addresses human rights violations, anti-democratic actions, and corruption, with sectoral determinations covering the oil, financial, and defense and security sectors. Multiple general licenses authorize specific activities including oil and gas sector operations, humanitarian assistance, telecommunications, and financial transactions.

Targeted country

Venezuela

Legal bases

Executive Order 14373 - Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People (January 09, 2026)
Executive Order 13884 - Blocking Property of the Government of Venezuela (August 05, 2019)
Executive Order 13857 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela (January 25, 2019)
Executive Order 13850 - Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela (November 01, 2018)
Executive Order 13835 - Prohibiting Certain Additional Transactions with Respect to Venezuela (May 21, 2018)
Executive Order 13827 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the Situation in Venezuela (March 19, 2018)
Executive Order 13808 - Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to the Situation in Venezuela (August 24, 2017)
Executive Order 13692 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela (March 08, 2015)
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
31 CFR Part 591 - Venezuela Sanctions Regulations

Official resources

PDVSA Sanctions Evasion Network - June 2020

Venezuela Currency Exchange Network Scheme - January 2019

EO 14373 - Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People

EO 13857 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela

EO 13835 - Prohibiting Certain Additional Transactions with Respect to Venezuela

EO 13808 - Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to the Situation in Venezuela

Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014

National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651

Venezuela Sanctions FAQ Topic Page

Guidance Related to the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance and Support to the Venezuelan People

Determination Pursuant to Executive Order 13850 - Financial Sector

EO 13884 - Blocking Property of the Government of Venezuela

EO 13850 - Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela

EO 13827 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the Situation in Venezuela

EO 13692 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706

31 CFR Part 591 - Venezuela Sanctions Regulations

Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws

Determination Pursuant to Executive Order 13850 - Defense and Security Sector

Determination Pursuant to Executive Order 13850 - Oil Sector

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