State Department Designates Los Tiguerones as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Published Sep 10, 2026Effective Sep 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of State has designated the group Los Tiguerones, also known as Los Fenix and Los Igualitos, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under section 219 of the INA. The designation took effect upon publication in the Federal Register on September 10, 2026.
Key points
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the designation after consulting with the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury.
- The designation covers Los Tiguerones and its known aliases, Los Fenix and Los Igualitos.
- The legal basis is section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189).
- The determination was dated August 3, 2026, and became effective upon Federal Register publication on September 10, 2026.
- Foreign Terrorist Organization status can affect immigration matters, including inadmissibility and removability grounds related to material support or membership.
Who is affected
Individuals or entities associated with Los Tiguerones, Los Fenix, or Los Igualitos, including anyone who may face immigration consequences for providing material support to the group.
What to do
Anyone who believes they may be affected by this designation, including in immigration proceedings, should consult an immigration attorney.
Original title: Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Los Tiguerones
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