Low urgency

In the Matter of: Pedro Cruz Almeida, Jr., Inmate Number: 43804-510, FCI Beaumont, P.O. Box 26020, Bryan, TX 77720; Order Denying Export Privileges

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

The Department of Commerce has issued an order denying export privileges to Pedro Cruz Almeida, Jr., an inmate at FCI Beaumont, for a period of 10 years from the date of the order, based on his conviction for violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

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. Pedro Cruz Almeida, Jr. only; no direct impact on other businesses or individuals. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately upon publication of the order.. 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

Export privileges of Pedro Cruz Almeida, Jr. are denied for 10 years; he cannot participate in any export transactions or receive any export-related benefits.

Who it affects

Pedro Cruz Almeida, Jr. only; no direct impact on other businesses or individuals.

What you must do

No action required for general businesses. If you are currently engaged in any export transaction involving Pedro Cruz Almeida, Jr., you must cease such transactions immediately.

Deadline

Immediately upon publication of the order.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/28/2025-16531/in-the-matter-of-pedro-cruz-almeida-jr-inmate-number-43804-510-fci-beaumont-po-box-26020-bryan-tx

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