Cuba & United States — United States Congress

Cuba: Cuba faces increased US pressure as part of the administration's Western Hemisphere strategy.

United States — United States Congress: Congress has been notified of the funding plans and must approve the expenditures.

Cuba: Colombia plans to sever ties, affecting diplomatic relations.

United States — United States Congress: Must approve $1 billion assistance package.

Cuba: Cuba remains on the terror list, but the delisting of Syria has no direct impact on it.

United States — United States Congress: Congress received formal notification and will conduct a 45-day review. The move is not expected to face significant opposition.

Cuba: Cuba is one of the four countries on the U.S. SST list, mentioned as a comparison to Syria's status.

United States — United States Congress: Congress lifted comprehensive sanctions on Syria and directed the United States — The Pentagon to assess options for reducing Russia's influence. It must certify Syria's compliance with terrorism-related conditions.