From OFAC’s notice:

Counter Terrorism Designation Update

Treasury Press Release: Terrorist Designations of Clan del Golfo

Specially Designated Nationals List Update

[SDNTK] Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 598 [FTO] Foreign Terrorist Organizations Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 597 [SDGT] Global Terrorism Sanctions Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 594 [ILLICIT-DRUGS-EO14059] Executive Order 14059

CLAN DEL GOLFO AKAs: BANDA CRIMINAL DE URABA, CLAN USUGA, GULF CLAN, LOS AUTODEFENSAS GAITANISTAS DE COLOMBIA, LOS URABENOS (Latin: LOS URABEÑOS)

• Address: Colombia
• Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
• Organization Type: Transnational Terrorist Group
• Target Type: Criminal Organization

List of Changes: Field Name: Secondary sanctions risk Added: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886

Field Name: Organization Type Added: Transnational Terrorist Group

Field Name: Target Type Added: Criminal Organization

Supplemental Information: According to the U.S. Department of State, Clan del Golfo is a violent criminal organization based in Colombia with thousands of members. The group relies primarily on cocaine trafficking to fund its operations, which include terrorist attacks against public officials, law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the designation is part of a commitment to denying funding and resources to such transnational criminal organizations.

Clan del Golfo: The Fall of Otoniel

This video provides relevant background on the origins and leadership of Clan del Golfo, specifically focusing on its former leader “Otoniel,” which helps contextualize the group’s structure and history mentioned in the designation.

“He’s an animal” – Part 1: Clan del Golfo: The Fall of Otoniel | Deep Dive: Exploring Organized C… – YouTube

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