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U.S. Treasury Probes Brazilian Banks Over Sanctions Compliance

9/4/2025

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The U.S. Treasury has requested compliance information from five major Brazilian banks related to the Magnitsky Act sanctions on Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Banks, including Itaú Unibanco and Banco do Brasil, received a general inquiry about their compliance actions.
The Magnitsky Act allows for asset freezes and transaction bans against individuals involved in corruption or human rights abuses.
Brazilian banks are closely monitoring the situation and affirming their adherence to international regulations.
Potential sanctions may affect the U.S. operations of Brazilian banks, raising concerns about wider implications.

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The U.S. Treasury has requested compliance information from five major Brazilian banks related to the Magnitsky Act sanctions on Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Banks, including Itaú Unibanco and Banco do Brasil, received a general inquiry about their compliance actions.
The Magnitsky Act allows for asset freezes and transaction bans against individuals involved in corruption or human rights abuses.
Brazilian banks are closely monitoring the situation and affirming their adherence to international regulations.
Potential sanctions may affect the U.S. operations of Brazilian banks, raising concerns about wider implications.