The Venezuela (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
Deputy Director of the Directorate-General of Military Counter-Intelligence (Dirección General de Contrainteligencia Militar (DGCIM)) since at least December 2018 and Division General of the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Army since 5 July 2019. Responsible for serious human rights violations, including torture, the use of excessive force and the mistreatment of detainees in DGCIM facilities that were committed by DGCIM officials under his command. Linked to the death of Captain Acosta.
OFSI Group ID
13792
What alternative names has Rafael Ramon Blanco Marrero used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Rafael Ramon Blanco Marrero
Primary name
What are the personal details of Rafael Ramon Blanco Marrero?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
Feb 28, 1968
Venezuela
Venezuela 6250588
Deputy Director Dirección General de Contrainteligencia Militar (General Directorate of Military Counter-Intelligence) (DGCIM) and newly appointed Division General in the National Bolivarian Armed Forces
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.