Cuba is reeling from a series of natural disasters as Hurricane Rafael, packing winds over 185 km/h, wreaked havoc before two significant earthquakes struck the southeastern region. The first quake measured 5.8, followed by a stronger 6.8 aftershock, causing panic and prompting residents to flee their homes. While initial reports indicate landslides and power outages, the death toll remains unclear. President Miguel Díaz-Canel has promised swift assistance to affected areas, as protests against ongoing electricity shortages intensify amid recent governmental crackdowns following peaceful demonstrations.