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Rapid Response Brigades

On the SDN listEntityCUBA-EO14404

Rapid Response Brigades (entity) is on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Program: CUBA-EO14404. Addresses on file in: Cuba. Its property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with it.

Cuba has 77 entities, vessels or aircraft with an address on the SDN list.

Sanctions program

CUBA-EO14404 CUBA-EO14404

OFAC sanctions program identified by the tag CUBA-EO14404. Its scope and legal basis are described on the sanctions programs page of OFAC's website.

Also known as

  • BRIGADAS DE ACCION RAPIDA · aka
  • DESTACAMENTOS DE RESPUESTA RAPIDA · aka
  • BRIGADAS DE RESPUESTA RAPIDA · aka

Addresses on file

  • Cuba

OFAC remarks

Organization Established Date Jun 1991; Organization Type: Public order and safety activities.

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Rapid Response Brigades is on the SDN list?

It means that its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with this entity. Entities it owns 50% or more of, directly or indirectly, are also considered blocked.

Can a non-U.S. company do business with Rapid Response Brigades?

OFAC sanctions bind U.S. persons and companies, as well as transactions that pass through the U.S. financial system (for example, U.S. dollar payments). Some programs, such as those for Russia and Iran, include secondary sanctions on non-U.S. persons. Seek advice before transacting.

How does an entity get removed from the SDN list?

A sanctioned party can petition OFAC for removal by showing a change in circumstances. OFAC publishes removals on its website; DataCloud USA updates the list daily and marks the profiles of delisted parties.

More context: how to check if a company is debarred or sanctioned.