Blocking Property of Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe
Blocks Property of Zimbabwe Officials and Their Associates
What it does
Agencies must block and freeze all property and interests of listed Zimbabwean individuals and those acting for them, and prohibit related transactions by United States persons.
Real-world impact
- Freezes assets of named Zimbabwe officials and their controlled entities in United States jurisdiction.
- Prohibits Americans and United States-based businesses from providing funds, goods, or services to listed persons.
- Gives the Treasury, with the State Department, authority to issue rules and enforce these sanctions.
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Summary
This order declares a national emergency and blocks the property of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other people who undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes, rule of law, or who engage in politically motivated violence.
It bars any property or interests in property of the listed persons that are in the United States or controlled by United States persons, and prohibits Americans and transactions within the United States from providing funds, goods, or services to them.
The Secretary of the Treasury, with the Secretary of State, is authorized to implement and enforce these measures.
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