CLIENT ALERT February 13, 2019 US Broadens Scope of Venezuela Sanctions as to Dealings in Certain Bonds and Securities What Happened: On Monday, February 11, 2019, following the addition of Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA) to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) amended two of the general licenses that authorize activities otherwise prohibited by US sanctions toward Venezuela (each a GL) (one related to dealings in certain bonds and the other to dealings in certain securities). The amendments to the two GLs scale back authorizations for the purchase or investment (or facilitation thereof) in certain bonds issued by the Government of Venezuela, extend the wind-down period by about nine days in respect of certain authorizations, and ultimately work to expand the scope of sanctions as to PdVSA-related securities. The Bottom Line: OFAC continued its trend of broadening the scope of US sanctions on Venezuela, this time specifically by limiting the authorizations previously granted by GLs as to dealings in certain bonds and securities. Taken together, the limitations on the authorizations previously granted by the GLs seek to not only restrict the sale by US persons of certain Venezuelan bonds and equity, but also restrict the ability of non-US persons to avail themselves of the US financial system to transact in such Venezuelan bonds and equity. The Full Story... Read the full alert Gustavo J. Membiela Uriel A. Mendieta Juan Azel Rail Seoane  Juan D. Olano Natalia San Juan Latin America Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 1111 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2500Miami, FL 33131 Visit HuntonAK.com. © 2019 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. If you have received this email in error, or if you would no longer like to receive electronic advisories from the sender, please reply using the "opt out" link below. 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By the end of March, OFA will have fully joined forces with Eric Holder's redistricting team, joining their fight to end gerrymandering and build a better democracy. As part of that transition, we want to make sure our volunteers are fully prepared to keep making a difference -- to serve as dedicated, empowered activists who will apply what they've learned at OFA. That's why, starting TONIGHT, we're launching a 3-part online training series called Lessons in Organizing. OFA's Organizing team will share the most important lessons we've learned in the 10+ years of this movement. We'd love to have you join us. Here are the details: What: "Lessons in Organizing" training series When: The next three Wednesdays, starting tonight: 2/13, 2/20, and 2/27 How to join: This is a free online series. RSVP here. RSVP today for the "Lessons in Organizing" series: RSVP Organizing for Action Wednesday, February 20, 2019 New companies with new apps are applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to simplify the logistics of travel and cost. Learn about disruptive business models that employ the latest in computing power and software to ease life for the road warrior. Management of leading companies, including UBER, will discuss how today’s traveler to Brazil and elsewhere can employ apps that reduce the aggravation of travel. Learn how IBM is creating the solutions that enable companies to learn from their customers and improve their experiences. Agenda and Speakers 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast, and Networking Session 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Presentation, Panel Discussion, and Q&A Panelists Philip Chaves, Head of Uber for Business, Latin America, Uber Rob High, Jr., CTO IBM Edge Computing, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Member, IBM Academy of Technology, IBM Angelo Lombardo, Vice President Business Development,Aspire Lifestyles Americas Manoel Suhet, Co-Founder and CEO, Business Traveler Deals Inc . Registration Information Corporate Members: No charge Non-Members: $35 Location Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 485 Madison Avenue (corner of 52nd Street) New York, NY 10022 February 14, 2019 How Organizational Structures Obstruct Digital Transformation Technology is the means to transformation, not an end in itself. 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Tuesday, February 26, 2019 The Bolsonaro administration has taken office and clearly stated its intention to liberalize the economy and pursue economic reform. Brazilian entrepreneurs are planning for new opportunities in a more dynamic economy. They are also aware that a deep and knowledgeable U.S. investor base is receptive to Brazilian start-ups, especially for financial technology. The combination of these factors is raising expectations for a resurgence of Brazilian IPO’s listing in the U.S. Join us for a panel discussion to explore the factors that will drive the new issue market for Brazilian issuers, and expectations for 2019 and beyond. The distinguished panel includes a fintech that is contemplating the benefits of becoming public, a leading advisor to financial technology companies, and a seasoned investor in Brazilian technology start-ups. Brazilian and U.S. counsel will provide legal insights and considerations for companies considering a public offering. Agenda and Speakers 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast, and Networking Session 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Presentation, Panel Discussion, and Q&A Opening Remarks Bob McCooey, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Capital Markets, Nasdaq Moderator Jean Marcel Arakawa, Partner, Mattos Filho Speakers Alphonse Voigt, CEO, EBANX Steve Stout, Managing Director, Financial Technology Partners Scott Sobel, Managing Partner and Co-Founder, Valor Capital Andrea Basham, Counsel, Cleary Gottlieb Registration Information Corporate Members: No charge Non-Members: $35 Host Location 4 Times Square (corner of 43rd Street and Broadway) New York, NY 10036 Please forward this notice to your colleagues and business associates. Disregard this message if you have already registered. 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A panel from representatives of leading companies in corporate travel will discuss how today’s traveler to Brazil and elsewhere can take advantage of applications that reduce the cost and aggravation of business (and leisure) travel, and how technology is powering this transformation. Panelists Philip Chaves, Head of Uber for Business, Latin America, Uber Rob High, Jr., CTO IBM Edge Computing, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Member, IBM Academy of Technology, IBM Angelo Lombardo, Vice President Business Development, Aspire Lifestyles Americas Manoel Suhet, Co-Founder and CEO, Business Traveler Deals Inc. 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