Is Melvin Ernesto Quijivix Vega on a sanctions list?

There are reasonable grounds to suspect that Melvin Ernesto Quijivix Vega (“Quijivix”) is an involved person under the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions Regulation 2021 on the basis of the following ground: Quijivix is or has been involved in serious corruption by profiting financially or obtaining a benefit from serious corruption. During his tenure as President of the National Institute of Electrification (Instituto Nacional de Electrificación), when he was a foreign public official holding an executive or administrative position in Guatemala, he had a role in the grant or allocation of property and improperly diverted, granted or allocated that property, namely public funds, for his own benefit, to companies in which he held an interest, specifically Grupo Eda and MINE. — The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is Melvin Ernesto Quijivix Vega on a sanctions list?

Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.

How current is this record?

Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 4/2/2025.

Where can I verify this record?

Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.