U.S. Treasury Issues Venezuela Earthquake Relief License
The new directive authorizes financial transactions to support ongoing reconstruction efforts following recent earthquakes.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Emergency Response
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The United States Department of the Treasury has issued General License 60A to facilitate financial and operational relief transactions in Venezuela. This new authorization replaces the previous General License 60 to better support humanitarian and reconstruction projects.
Why it matters
The license enables necessary capital flow to address the devastation caused by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. It provides a structured framework for international financial support while ensuring adherence to U.S. sanctions policy.
General License 60A is active from October 16, 2026, through April 21, 2027, at 12:01 am. The order permits fund transfers for relief, though it does not authorize the release of any currently frozen assets or properties.
The players
United States Department of the Treasury
This executive department manages federal finances and enforces economic sanctions, including those related to international relief efforts.
The details
Financial institutions and money transfer companies are now permitted to process transactions to or from Venezuela on behalf of third-country entities based on sender declarations of compliance. All funds must be strictly channeled toward approved relief and mitigation operations.
Timeline
June 24, 2026: Earthquakes occurred in Venezuela.
June 25, 2026: The original General License 60 was approved.
October 16, 2026: General License 60A was officially issued.
April 21, 2027: The expiration date for General License 60A.
Seasonal Patterns
The issuance of General License 60A replaces and repeals the earlier General License 60 approved in June 2026. This action follows the established pattern of adapting U.S. sanctions policy to meet the immediate recovery needs of nations impacted by natural disasters.
Financial institutions and transfer services may now process relief-related transactions by relying on verified sender declarations. All entities must ensure funds are exclusively utilized for permitted reconstruction and earthquake mitigation efforts to maintain compliance.
The takeaway
This policy update provides a critical financial pathway for international aid to reach affected populations in Venezuela. Organizations involved in relief work should review the specific compliance declarations required to process cross-border transfers under this new authorization.
What happens next
General License 60A is scheduled to expire on April 21, 2027, at 12:01 am.
Further reading
Learn more about international aid protocols in the Emergency Response section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Últimas Noticias.
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