OFAC Venezuela-Related Sanctions
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, trade restrictions, investment ban and comprehensive.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Overview
U.S. sanctions targeting the Government of Venezuela and specified sectors (oil, financial, defense and security), as well as designated persons contributing to the situation in Venezuela. The program blocks property of the Government of Venezuela and imposes sectoral restrictions on key industries.
Targeted country
Legal bases
- Executive Order 14373
- Executive Order 13884
- Executive Order 13857
- Executive Order 13850
- Executive Order 13835
- Executive Order 13827
- Executive Order 13808
- Executive Order 13692
- 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
E.O. 14373 - Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People
E.O. 13884 - Blocking Property of the Government of Venezuela
E.O. 13857 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency With Respect to Venezuela
E.O. 13850 - Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela
E.O. 13835 - Prohibiting Certain Additional Transactions with Respect to Venezuela
E.O. 13827 - Taking Additional Steps to Address the Situation in Venezuela
E.O. 13808 - Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to the Situation in Venezuela
E.O. 13692 - Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Venezuela
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014
Venezuela Sanctions FAQ Topic Page
31 CFR Part 591 - Venezuela Sanctions Regulations
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 48A and 49A
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 5U and 5V
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 46, 46A, and 46B
Final Rule Issuing the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations
Determination Pursuant to E.O. 13850 - Defense and Security Sector
Determination Pursuant to E.O. 13850 - Financial Sector
Determination Pursuant to E.O. 13850 - Oil Sector
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Guidance Related to the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance and Support to the Venezuelan People