OFAC has designated five individuals and ten businesses in Mexico under E.O. 14059 for their involvement in the trafficking of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. The network is accused of managing precursor chemical procurement, production labs, and international distribution channels for a major cartel. The designated entities include pharmaceutical companies, transportation firms, and currency exchanges used to launder illicit proceeds. This action was coordinated with the Mexican government's Financial Intelligence Unit to maximize impact.