Protesters attacked the local offices of the Communist Party of Cuba on Friday night into Saturday in the province of Ciego de Ávila, about 460 kilometers from Havana, to protest against power outages and shortages of basic goods.

According to videos circulating on social media, demonstrators stormed the building in the city of Morón, removing documents, computers, and furniture, which they later burned in the street.

According to the local newspaper Invasor, five people were arrested following what authorities described as “acts of vandalism.”

Cuba, which is already experiencing a severe economic crisis, is currently facing widespread fuel shortages and prolonged power outages. Many Cubans have begun expressing their frustration through nighttime protests, often involving the banging of pots and pans in the streets.

Authorities say the island has not received petroleum shipments for several months and blame a U.S. energy blockade for worsening the situation.

Meanwhile, relations between Havana and Washington remain strained. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel recently confirmed that his government is holding talks with the United States amid the deepening energy crisis.

Cuba has also announced the release of some political prisoners as part of an agreement mediated by the Vatican, which has historically played a role in facilitating dialogue between the two countries.