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Action required OCC Aug 5, 2026

Notification: Statement of Enforcement Policy in Support of Venezuela's Economic Recovery and Earthquake Relief Efforts

The OCC issued a statement outlining its enforcement policy regarding transactions related to Venezuela's economic recovery and earthquake relief efforts.

The OCC issued a statement outlining its enforcement policy regarding transactions related to Venezuela's economic recovery and earthquake relief efforts.

What changed

The statement clarifies that certain transactions aimed at supporting humanitarian efforts will be viewed favorably.

Compliance perspective

Entities involved in such transactions should maintain thorough documentation to support compliance with this enforcement policy.

Key date

Effective date: July 31, 2026.

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