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Financial Sanctions Enforcement in Burundi Takes a Turn as US Office Lifts Restrictions

In a significant development, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that it will be removing the Burundi Sanctions Regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations. This move comes after the national emergency on which the regulations were based was terminated by the President on November 18, 2021.

Effective Date and Publication

The final rule is currently available for public inspection with the Federal Register and is set to take effect upon publication in the Federal Register on February 11, 2022.

New Additions to Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) List

Meanwhile, OFAC has also added two individuals to its list of Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs). The new additions are:

• Wilder Emilio Sanchez Farfan, also known as “Gato”, a 41-year-old Ecuadorian national with ties to Guayaquil.
• Miguel Angel Valdez Ruiz, also known as Valdez Cajamarca, a 33-year-old Mexican national with connections to Culiacan.

Both individuals are now subject to financial sanctions and have had their assets frozen in the United States. They were added to the list for their alleged involvement in illicit drug trafficking.

Significance of the Move

The removal of the Burundi Sanctions Regulations is seen as a significant step towards normalizing relations between the US and Burundi, which had been strained due to human rights concerns and allegations of corruption.

However, the addition of new names to the SDN list underscores the ongoing commitment of the US government to combating illicit drug trafficking and other forms of organized crime.