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Cuba Earthquakes After Hurricane
Cuba faced devastating earthquakes after Hurricane Rafael, causing widespread damage and power outages, leading to protests and arrests.
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Miguel Diaz-Canel
- Where exactly did the earthquakes in Cuba occur?
- The earthquakes struck southeastern Cuba, with the epicenter about 35 kilometers offshore from Granma province. People fled their homes in panic, but thankfully, only structural damage and power outages have been initially reported.
- Who visited the affected regions and what did they do?
- President Miguel Diaz-Canel visited affected areas after the hurricane and urged those impacted by the earthquake to remain outdoors. He pledged rapid aid to affected regions.
- What were the immediate consequences of the earthquakes in Cuba?
- Following Hurricane Rafael, Cuba was hit by two earthquakes, the stronger measuring 6.8. Initial reports indicated damage to buildings and infrastructure, as well as further power outages, but the extent of casualties is still unclear.
- What was the state of the power grid in Cuba after Hurricane Rafael?
- Widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Rafael were largely resolved by Friday, but some areas remained without electricity, mostly due to the need for extensive repairs to the electrical grid.
- What were some of the responses from the government and the people regarding the ongoing power crises?
- Following the prolonged power outages, protests erupted in Cuba, leading to arrests of protestors by the authorities, who claim the protestors committed violence and vandalism.