Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

Notice published August 25, 2026 · 91 FR 54916

Document number: FR Doc. 2026-17265
Type: Notice
Published: August 25, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 54916 (pages 54,916–54,918)
Action: Notice.
Dates: This action was issued on August 20, 2026. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for relevant dates.
Official sources: PDF (govinfo.gov) · federalregister.gov

Summary

The Federal Register's summaryThe U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.

Executive orders cited

Executive Order 13224 · Other documents citing it
Executive Order 13886 · Other documents citing it
Executive Order 14059 · Other documents citing it · OFAC program tags: ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059

Text

As the Government Publishing Office publishes it. Pages OFAC printed as images (in recent notices, the lists of names) are in the official PDF.

[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54916-54918]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17265]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons and
vessels that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals
and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that
one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are
blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in
transactions with them. The vessels placed on the SDN List have been
identified as property in which a blocked person has an interest.

DATES: This action was issued on August 20, 2026. See SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION for relevant dates.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global
Targeting, 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance,
202-622-2490; or https://ofac.treasury.gov/contact-ofac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

    The SDN List and additional information concerning OFAC sanctions
programs are available on OFAC's website: https://ofac.treasury.gov.

Notice of OFAC Actions

    On August 20, 2026, OFAC determined that one or more persons and
vessels identified below meet one or more of the criteria for the
imposition of sanctions set forth in section 1(a)-(c) of Executive
Order 14059 of December 15, 2021, ``Imposing Sanctions on Foreign
Persons Involved in the Global Illicit Drug Trade,'' 86 FR 71549 (E.O.
14059). OFAC has selected to impose blocking sanctions pursuant to
section 2(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 on the persons identified below.
    OFAC further determined that one or more persons and vessels
identified below meet one or more of the criteria for sanctions
pursuant to Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, ``Blocking
Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Persons Who Commit, Threaten
to Commit, or Support Terrorism,'' 66 FR 49079, as amended by Executive
Order 13886 of September 9, 2019, ``Modernizing Sanctions To Combat
Terrorism,'' 84 FR 48041 (E.O. 13224, as amended).
    As a result, the property and interests in property subject to U.S.
jurisdiction of the following persons and vessels are blocked under the
relevant sanctions authorities listed below.

Individuals

    1. ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas, Ecuador; DOB 06 Mar 1987; POB
Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Cedula No.
1312277484 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].

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    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having
engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that
have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of
materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit
drugs or their means of production.
    2. MARTINEZ MENDOZA, Milton Edixson, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 31 Aug
1971; POB Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; National ID No.
1307290450 (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: LOS LOBOS
DRUG TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION; Linked To: LOS CHONEROS).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having
provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, or
technological support for, or goods or services in support of, Los
Choneros and Los Lobos, sanctioned persons pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of E.O. 13224, as
amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services
to or in support of, Los Choneros and Los Lobos, sanctioned persons
pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.
    3. MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 01 Jul 1980;
POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Cedula
No. 1309153755 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having
engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that
have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of
materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit
drugs or their means of production.
    4. MERO ARCENTALES, Roberth Alfonso, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 01 Dec
1970; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male;
Cedula No. 1306376458 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having
engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that
have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of
materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit
drugs or their means of production.
    5. MERO BERMELLO, Byron Aladino, Manabi, Ecuador; DOB 15 Jul 1983;
POB Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Cedula No.
1310415516 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having
engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that
have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of
materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit
drugs or their means of production.
    6. MERO FRANCO, Julio Javier (a.k.a. ``Javico''), Ecuador; DOB 09
Aug 1991; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male
(individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: LOS CHONEROS).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having
provided, or attempted to provide, financial, material, or
technological support for, or goods or services in support of, Los
Choneros, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(C) of E.O. 13224, as
amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services
to or in support of, Los Choneros, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O.
13224, as amended.
    7. MERO MERO, Alfonso, Ecuador; DOB 27 May 1945; POB Montecristi,
Ecuador; nationality Ecuador; Gender Male; Identification Number
1300092499 (Ecuador) (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(i) of E.O. 14059 for having
engaged in, or attempted to engage in, activities or transactions that
have materially contributed to, or pose a significant risk of
materially contributing to, the international proliferation of illicit
drugs or their means of production.
    8. VERZ LAZ, Jhonny Francisco (a.k.a. ``Baron Poncho''), Ecuador;
DOB 09 Aug 1996; POB Manta, Manabi, Ecuador; nationality Ecuador;
Gender Male; National ID No. 1308357084 (individual) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-
EO14059] (Linked To: MERO FRANCO, Julio Javier).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for having
acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly,
Julio Javier Mero Franco, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(iii)(A) of E.O. 13224, as
amended, for having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of,
directly or indirectly, Julio Javier Mero Franco, a sanctioned person
pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended.

Entities

    1. ALHO FISH, S.A., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date
06 Nov 2009; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC #1391767943001
(Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy
Leonidas).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being
owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon
Holguin, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    2. ARCASDENOE, S.A. (a.k.a. EXPORTADORA Y EMPACADORA ARCASDENOE,
S.A.), Manabi, Ecuador; website http://www.arcasdenoe.com; Organization
Type: Marine Fishing; RUC #1391785844001 (Ecuador); Registration Number
50193 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES,
Edwar Alexis; Linked To: MERO MERO, Alfonso).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being
owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Alfonso Mero Mero and
Edwar Alexis Mero Arcentales, sanctioned persons pursuant to E.O.
14059.
    3. GLOBALDISTRIAL, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization
Established Date 23 Apr 2024; Organization Type: Wholesale of
construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and
supplies; RUC #1391936314001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked
To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being
owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon
Holguin, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    4. JAH-HMH, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date
24 Oct 2024; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC #1391937025001
(Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy
Leonidas).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being
owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon
Holguin, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    5. NEGOCIOS JIMAR, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization
Established Date 01 Jun 2022; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC
#1391932622001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON
HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).

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    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being
owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon
Holguin, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    6. PROYECTOS NEYZOA, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization
Established Date 06 Apr 2022; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC #
1391932427001 (Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON
HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being
owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon
Holguin, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.
    7. SOISAMAR, S.A.S., Manabi, Ecuador; Organization Established Date
31 Mar 2021; Organization Type: Marine Fishing; RUC # 1391924267001
(Ecuador) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy
Leonidas).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(b)(iii) of E.O. 14059 for being
owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act
for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon
Holguin, a sanctioned person pursuant to E.O. 14059.

Vessels

    1. ARCA DE NOE III (HC4100) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel
Year of Build 1997; MMSI 735058087; Registration Number P-04-00583
(Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES,
Edwar Alexis; Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Roberth Alfonso).
    Identified as property in which Edwar Alexis Mero Arcentales and
Roberth Alfonso Mero Arcentales, persons whose property and interests
in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14059, have an interest.
    2. ARCA DE NOE III JR (a.k.a. ``ARCA JR. 3'') (HC6372) Fishing
Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of Build 2019; Vessel Registration
Identification IMO 8456035; MMSI 735059969; Registration Number P-04-
01069 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO
ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis).
    Identified as property in which Edwar Alexis Mero Arcentales, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 14059, has an interest.
    3. ARCA DE NOE IV (HC4361) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year
of Build 2000; MMSI 735058088; Registration Number P-04-00679 (Ecuador)
(vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO MERO, Alfonso).
    Identified as property in which Alfonso Mero Mero, a person whose
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14059,
has an interest.
    4. ARCA DE NOE V (HC4733) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year
of Build 2005; MMSI 735058089; Registration Number P-04-00777 (Ecuador)
(vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar
Alexis).
    Identified as property in which Edwar Alexis Mero Arcentales, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 14059, has an interest.
    5. CONQUISTA (HC4941) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of
Build 1985; MMSI 735058723; Registration Number P-06-05063 (Ecuador)
(vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar
Alexis).
    Identified as property in which Edwar Alexis Mero Arcentales, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 14059, has an interest.
    6. COSTA MARLIN (HC4338) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year
of Build 2000; MMSI 735057861; Registration Number P-04-01049 (Ecuador)
(vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy
Leonidas).
    Identified as property in which Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon Holguin, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 14059, has an interest.
    7. REY DE ARCA (HC4440) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year of
Build 2009; MMSI 735058725; Registration Number P-04-00850 (Ecuador)
(vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO MERO, Alfonso).
    Identified as property in which Alfonso Mero Mero, a person whose
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14059,
has an interest.
    8. SIEMPRE MI ARCA (HC5299) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel
Year of Build 2011; Vessel Registration Identification IMO 8555518;
MMSI 735058993; Registration Number P-04-00905 (Ecuador) (vessel)
[ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis).
    Identified as property in which Edwar Alexis Mero Arcentales, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 14059, has an interest.
    9. SOLO ES MEJOR (HC6172) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; Vessel Year
of Build 2012; MMSI 735059710; Registration Number P-04-00926 (Ecuador)
(vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: ALARCON HOLGUIN, Jimmy
Leonidas).
    Identified as property in which Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon Holguin, a
person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
E.O. 14059, has an interest.
    10. TODOS VUELVEN (a.k.a. ``ARCA DE NOE I''; a.k.a. ``MI NARCISA DE
JESUS'') (HC4983) Fishing Vessel Ecuador flag; MMSI 735058319;
Registration Number P-04-00819 (Ecuador) (vessel) [ILLICIT-DRUGS-
EO14059] (Linked To: MERO ARCENTALES, Edwar Alexis; Linked To: ALARCON
HOLGUIN, Jimmy Leonidas).
    Identified as property in which Edwar Alexis Mero Arcentales and
Jimmy Leonidas Alarcon Holguin, persons whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14059, have an interest.

(Authority: E.O. 14059; E.O. 13224, as amended.)

Bradley T. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
[FR Doc. 2026-17265 Filed 8-24-26; 8:45 am]
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