A number of people were arrested in Cuba on Saturday following demonstrations due to a new power outage that affected the island nation earlier in the week.
The country's prosecutor's office reports that the arrests took place in Havana and the provinces of Mayabeque and Ciego de Avila, and that the individuals in question are suspected of assault, disorderly conduct, and property damage.
Hurricane Rafael knocked out the power when it swept over the island from the west on Wednesday. The power outage lasted for two days and came only two weeks after another hurricane, Oskar, knocked out the power and caused the deaths of eight people.
According to the government, half of Havana's residents have had their power restored, while many others are still without.
The exact number of people arrested following the demonstrations is not known, but according to the human rights organization Justicia 11J, it involves more than ten people.
Protests against the government in Cuba have become more frequent in recent years. In 2021, 500 people were sentenced to prison for up to 25 years after high-profile demonstrations.
