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Federal Register · July 11, 2025
The title they went with Imposition of Special Measures Prohibiting Certain Transmittals of Funds Involving CIBanco S.A., Institution de Banca Multiple, Intercam Banco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple, and Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V.; Extension of Effective Date Noisy translates that to

US extends ban on money transfers to three Mexican banks tied to opioid trafficking

What happened
The US Treasury Department has extended its ban on money transfers to three Mexican financial institutions. This means these banks cannot process certain transactions for another 45 days, until September 4, 2025.
Why it matters
The US government is trying to cut off funding for illicit opioid trafficking. By extending these bans, it keeps pressure on specific financial channels. This action shows the US is willing to use financial sanctions to fight drug crime across borders.
The signal
Watch for any further extensions or new financial institutions added to this list, which would indicate a sustained strategy against drug-related money laundering.
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