ACTIVE SDN Verified active as of April 2026

Manuela Saenz

OFAC Venezuela Sanctions Profile — Vessel listed under VENEZUELA-EO13884

Status: Active SDN designation Program: Venezuela — EO 13884 (Government of Venezuela block) Sector: Economic & financial actors First indexed: 2026-04-17 Last verified:

Key Facts

  • OFAC name on file: MANUELA SAENZ
  • Type: Vessel
  • Sanctions program: Venezuela — EO 13884 (Government of Venezuela block)
  • IMO: 9117492

About this designation

Manuela Saenz appears on the US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List under the Venezuela — EO 13884 (Government of Venezuela block) program. US persons and entities are prohibited from engaging in transactions with this vessel, and any property or interests in property within US jurisdiction must be blocked and reported to OFAC.

OFAC remarks (full text)

Verbatim from OFAC SDN listing:
Vessel Registration Identification IMO 9117492; Linked To: PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA, S.A.

Linked entities

OFAC's SDN listing for Manuela Saenz explicitly references the following entity, which means a relationship documented by US Treasury (ownership, control, agency, or beneficial interest):

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Frequently asked questions

Is Manuela Saenz currently sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. As of April 2026, Manuela Saenz is on the active US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the Venezuela — EO 13884 (Government of Venezuela block) program. All assets under US jurisdiction are blocked and US persons are generally prohibited from dealing with them.
What OFAC program is Manuela Saenz sanctioned under?
Manuela Saenz is designated under Venezuela — EO 13884 (Government of Venezuela block). This is one of four Venezuela-related OFAC programs: VENEZUELA (omnibus), EO 13692 (human-rights / corruption, 2015), EO 13850 (gold sector and individual officials, 2018), and EO 13884 (government-of-Venezuela block, 2019).
When was Manuela Saenz added to the OFAC SDN list?
Manuela Saenz was added to the OFAC SDN list on 2026-04-17. OFAC publishes designations as part of broader Venezuela-program actions; the linked OFAC source page records the original press release. The designation remains active until OFAC removes it via a delisting action.

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Manuela Saenz was designated under VENEZUELA-EO13884, a Venezuela-sector program. For sector-level context — regulatory framework, OFAC pathways, and current deal flow — see Venezuela governance sector — regulatory framework, risks.

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