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Federal Register · June 10, 2026
The title they went with Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 5U and 5V Noisy translates that to

US formally codifies Venezuela sanctions exemptions that were already online

What happened
The US Treasury Department formally published two general licenses for transactions with Venezuela. These licenses make official certain activities that were previously only available as guidance on a government website.
Why it matters
Companies doing business with Venezuela can now rely on specific exemptions with full legal backing. What was previously guidance on a website is now formally published law. This reduces legal risk for those navigating complex sanctions.
The signal
Watch whether this formalization leads to an increase in reported transactions under these specific licenses, or if it simply solidifies existing activity.
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