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1231. What entities or jurisdictions are excluded from transactions authorized under Venezuela General License (GL) 46?

Answer

GL 46 excludes the involvement of persons located in or organized under the laws of the Russia Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and the Republic of Cuba—as well as any entity owned or controlled, directly or indirectly (including by or in a joint venture with) any of the foregoing.

In addition, GL 46 does not authorize transactions with any Venezuelan or U.S. entity that is owned or controlled by, or in a joint venture with, a person located in or organized under the laws of the People's Republic of China. However, GL 46 does not restrict the resale of Venezuelan-origin oil to China by an established U.S. entity.

Date Released
February 6, 2026