Cuba Reels from Hurricane Rafael and Earthquakes: A Look at the Impact and US-Cuba Relations

Hurricane Rafael slammed into Cuba as a Category 3 storm, followed by two earthquakes, causing widespread power outages, mudslides, and damage. This event highlights the challenges Cuba faces, particularly given its complex relationship with the United States. The article explores the history of US-Cuba relations, focusing on the impact of recent administrations on the island’s economic and political landscape.

Cuba Plunged into Darkness Again: Nationwide Blackout Follows Hurricane Rafael

Cuba has been hit by another country-wide blackout, this time triggered by Hurricane Rafael making landfall. This follows a four-day blackout just three weeks ago due to Hurricane Oscar and a failing power plant. The latest outage has sparked anger online as many point out that the grid has survived bigger hurricanes before. The storm has also brought evacuations, flooding, and landslides across Cuba, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

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