Low urgency

In the Matter of Damian Alejandro Vidal, Inmate Number: 93487-510, FMC Fort Worth, Federal Medical Center, P.O. Box 15330, Fort Worth, TX 76119; Order Denying Export Privileges

Detected July 30, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

The U.S. Department of Commerce has denied export privileges to Damian Alejandro Vidal, an inmate at FMC Fort Worth, for a period of 10 years from the date of the order, effective August 28, 2025.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Damian Alejandro Vidal, and any businesses or individuals that may seek to engage in export transactions with him. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective immediately as of August 28, 2025, and lasts for 10 years.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Vidal is now denied export privileges under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for 10 years, meaning he cannot participate in any export-related activities.

Who it affects

Damian Alejandro Vidal, and any businesses or individuals that may seek to engage in export transactions with him.

What you must do

No action required for most businesses; however, any entity that might have dealings with Vidal should ensure they do not engage in export transactions with him.

Deadline

Effective immediately as of August 28, 2025, and lasts for 10 years.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16520/in-the-matter-of-damian-alejandro-vidal-inmate-number-93487-510-fmc-fort-worth-federal-medical

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