The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing Counter Terrorism General License 34, "Authorizing the Wind Down of Transactions Involving Kovay Gardens."
Additionally, OFAC has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Specially Designated Nationals List Update
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ADAM, Elfateh Abdullah Idris (a.k.a. IDRIS, Al-Fateh Abdullah; a.k.a. "ABU LULU"; a.k.a. "ISSA ABU LULU"), Sudan; nationality Sudan; Gender Male; Rapid Support Forces Commander in Sudan (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098].
GUTIERREZ OCHOA, Jose Luis (a.k.a. "Tolin"), Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 29 Dec 1987; POB Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. GUOL871229HMNTCS09 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION).
JIMENEZ TAPIA, Oscar Enrique (a.k.a. "El Tagayas"), Nayarit, Mexico; DOB 13 Dec 1985; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. JITO851213HJCMPS07 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION).
MOHAMED, Gedo Hamdan Ahmed (Arabic: جدو حمدان أحمد محمد) (a.k.a. "ABANSHUK"; a.k.a. "ABU NSHOUK"; a.k.a. "ABU SHOK"), Sudan; DOB 1973; POB Kutum, North Darfur, Sudan; nationality Sudan; Gender Male; National ID No. 21932935991 (Sudan) (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098].
MOHAMED, Tijani Ibrahim Moussa (a.k.a. "AL ZEER SALEM"; a.k.a. "AL ZEIR SALEM"), Sudan; nationality Sudan; Gender Male; Rapid Support Forces Field Commander in Sudan (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098].
PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 12 Feb 1988; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. PARE880212HJCLDD01 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION).
RIOS GONZALEZ, Jonathan Faustino (a.k.a. "Johnny Hood"; a.k.a. "Jonas Hood"), Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 25 Feb 1989; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. RIGJ890225HJCSNN06 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION).
RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; DOB 14 Jan 1962; POB Jalisco, Mexico; nationality Mexico; Gender Male; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; C.U.R.P. RIMC620114HJCVRR04 (Mexico) (individual) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION).
The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ADMINISTRADORA Y COMERCIALIZADORA DEL MAR, S.A. DE C.V., Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 01 Dec 2014; Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities; Folio Mercantil No. 1926 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: KOVAY GARDENS).
AGENCIA DE SERVICIOS TURISTICOS INTERNACIONALES G8, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 18 May 2012; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis; Folio Mercantil No. 67889 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo).
ASESORIA Y SERVICIOS IMPORTADORES, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 19 Jun 2003; Organization Type: Other business support service activities n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 18727 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
CLUB DEPORTIVO DE FORMACION AL FUTBOL GMX, S.DE R.L. DE C.V., Bahia de Banderas, Nayarit, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 17 Nov 2023; Organization Type: Activities of sports clubs; Folio Mercantil No. N-2024010467 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: JIMENEZ TAPIA, Oscar Enrique).
COLINAS PROYECTOS Y CONSTRUCCIONES, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 19 Jun 2003; Organization Type: Construction of buildings [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
CONSTRUCTORA PALACIOS PV, S.A. DE C.V., Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 23 Jan 2023; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis; Folio Mercantil No. N-2023010539 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo).
CORPORATIVO CONTROLADOR EXPLORA, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 19 Jun 2003; Organization Type: Activities of holding companies; Folio Mercantil No. 18728 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
CORPORATIVO DE TRANSFERENCIAS INTERNACIONALES DE BIENES RAICES, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 18 May 2012; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis; Folio Mercantil No. 67922 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: PALACIOS RODRIGUEZ, Jose Eduardo).
DEEP BLUE DESARROLLOS, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 08 May 2012; Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 68136 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
DEEP BLUE SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 16 Nov 2012; Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. N-2020017004 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
ESTRATEGIA PVR, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 19 Dec 2013; Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 80595 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
HIGH LAND PARK, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 04 Mar 2014; Organization Type: Travel agency activities; Folio Mercantil No. N-2020017828 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
HOTEL MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, LLC (a.k.a. VALLARTA GARDENS RESORTS, LLC), San Antonio, TX, United States; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 14 Nov 2012; Organization Type: Other reservation service and related activities; Tax ID No. 32049481941 (Texas) (United States) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
KOVAY GARDENS (a.k.a. VALLARTA GARDENS), La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico; Website https://kovaygardens.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 2002; Organization Type: Short term accommodation activities [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: CARTEL DE JALISCO NUEVA GENERACION).
ORNITORRINCO INMOBILIARIA, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 07 Jun 2011; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis; Folio Mercantil No. 63646 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
PUNTO 54, S.A. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 19 Feb 2014; Organization Type: Travel agency activities; Folio Mercantil No. 80025 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
REEF ADMINISTRACION AVANZADA, S. DE R.L. DE C.V., Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 09 Jan 2014; Organization Type: Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.; Folio Mercantil No. 80598 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
SOLUGAS SOLUCIONES EN GASOLINERAS, S.A. DE C.V., Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Type: Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized stores; RFC SSG080722688 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
VG DESARROLLOS DE LA BAHIA, S.A. DE C.V. (a.k.a. FARO GRILL; a.k.a. GRUPO KOVAY; a.k.a. KOVAY DESARROLLOS; a.k.a. MARINE DIAMOND; a.k.a. NAVIS BY LA CRUZ; a.k.a. QUIYA RESIDENCES; a.k.a. SANTA JULIA SEASIDE LIVING; a.k.a. SELVARA SIGNATURE COLLECTION; a.k.a. ZUL BY LA CRUZ), Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico; Nayarit, Mexico; Website https://kovaydesarrollos.com; Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886; Organization Established Date 11 Jan 2013; Organization Type: Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis; Folio Mercantil No. N-2020017740 (Mexico) [SDGT] [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] (Linked To: RIVERA MIRAMONTES, Carlos Humberto).
The following changes have been made to OFAC's SDN List:
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INVESTMENT CONSULTANT ELBRUS CAPITAL, Nab. Presnenskaya D. 10, Floor 27, KOM. 11V, Moscow 123112, Russia; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Tax ID No. 9703036511 (Russia); Registration Number 1217700261613 (Russia) [RUSSIA-EO14024]. -to- LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INVESTMENT CONSULTANT ELBRUS CAPITAL (a.k.a. CAPELLA CAPITAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (Cyrillic: ООО КАПЕЛЛА КАПИТАЛ)), 3/10 Elektricheskiy pereulok, building 1, office 1N/6, Presnenskiy District, Moscow 123557, Russia; Secondary sanctions risk: See Section 11 of Executive Order 14024.; Tax ID No. 9703036511 (Russia); Registration Number 1217700261613 (Russia) [RUSSIA-EO14024].
MUSA, Algoney Hamdan Daglo (Arabic: القوني حمدان دقلو موسى) (a.k.a. DAGALO, Algoney Hamdan; a.k.a. DAGALO, Al-Qoni Hamdan), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 07 Aug 1990; POB Nayala North, Sudan; nationality Sudan; Gender Male; Passport B00017334 (Sudan); alt. Passport B00024943 (Sudan) expires 27 Sep 2031 (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098]. -to- MUSA, Algoney Hamdan Daglo (Arabic: القوني حمدان دقلو موسى) (a.k.a. DAGALO, Algoney Hamdan; a.k.a. DAGALO, Al-Qoni Hamdan), Dubai, United Arab Emirates; DOB 07 Aug 1990; POB Nayala North, Sudan; nationality Sudan; Gender Male; Passport B00017334 (Sudan); alt. Passport B00024943 (Sudan) expires 27 Sep 2031; alt. Passport AK1586127 (Kenya); UAE Identification 784199014302485 (United Arab Emirates) (individual) [SUDAN-EO14098].