The hurricane strike was the latest blow to Cuba's electrical grid, which collapsed multiple times two weeks ago.

Cuba's government said Saturday it arrested an unspecified number of people who staged demonstrations when a hurricane left the island without power for the second time in weeks.

By Dave Sherwood and Nelson Acosta ARTEMISA, Cuba (Reuters) -Cuban authorities said they had begun restoring power to the eastern half of the island on Thursday, a day after Hurricane Rafael knocked out the country's electrical grid,

Two powerful earthquakes rocked southern Cuba in quick succession on Sunday, US geologists said, just days after the island was struck by a hurricane that knocked out power nationwide.

Meanwhile, in one school i n the municipality of Pilón, the closest town to where the earthquakes struck, several windows fell off their frames, leaving classrooms exposed. The quakes come as Cubans are reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael,

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Cuba, causing tremors felt in cities like Santiago de Cuba. No major damage or injuries were reported. THe quake was followed by another strong intensity quake.

Hurricane Rafael has caused significant damage to Cuba's already compromised power grid. This has resulted in power outages on the island since Friday, as well as peaceful protests by people desperate for electricity,

In the aftermath of Hurricane Rafael, Cuba faces a daunting challenge to restore electricity and essential services. With half of Havana still in darkness, the island's fragile energy infrastructure is under scrutiny,