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

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.

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,

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

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.

Hurricane Rafael has caused significant damage to Cuba's already compromised power grid, leading to power outages on the island since Friday and sparking 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,