The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stands among the most influential arms of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, charged with administering and enforcing economic and trade sanctions that safeguard national security, foreign policy, and financial integrity.

The International Criminal Police Organization — better known as INTERPOL — is the backbone of global law enforcement cooperation, connecting 196 member countries in the pursuit of international justice. Through its system of color-coded notices, INTERPOL circulates crucial information about crimes, offenders, and potential threats.

Trade with Cuba remains one of the most intricate—and risky—frontiers in U.S. export regulation. Despite some carefully crafted exceptions for humanitarian aid, agriculture, and certain people-to-people activities, the broader U.S. embargo has now stood for more than sixty years, shaping nearly every aspect of commerce with the island.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is the agency responsible for enforcing America’s economic sanctions. One of its most powerful tools is the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This list names individuals, companies, vessels, and even aircraft that are subject to strict sanctions.