It was known in Spanish as the Frente Revolucionario Democrático (FRD) and was composed of five major anti-Castro groups.
The FRD's military wing was called Brigade 2506, which fought in the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
In December 1960, Arcacha Smith opened an office in the Balter Building at 403 Camp Street, Room 207.
This was the building where anti-Castro activist and accused JFK assassination conspirator Guy Banister had his office until July 1960.
[2][3] In October 1961, the FRD was absorbed by the Cuban Revolutionary Council, and Arcacha moved the office to 544 Camp Street for several months.