Blocking Property of Additional Persons Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe
Blocks Property of Zimbabwe Officials and Supporters Undermining Democracy
What it does
Federal agencies must block and freeze property and prohibit transactions with persons who undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes, and the Treasury Department must implement these measures.
Real-world impact
- Freezes assets of Zimbabwe officials and related persons in the United States.
- Prohibits donations, payments, and services to listed individuals and entities.
- Requires United States agencies to enforce transaction and export bans.
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Summary
This order blocks property and stops U.S. transactions with people who undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes, commit political violence, or engage in public corruption. It targets senior Zimbabwe officials, government-controlled entities, people who support them, and close family members. The order bans donations and other transactions with those listed and bars attempts to evade the prohibitions. The Treasury Department, after consulting the State Department, is authorized to list people, issue rules, and direct all agencies to enforce the measures.
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