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The potential indictment of the Communist leader is likely tied to the downing of an aircraft in the late 1990s, according to multiple wire reports (Associated Press, Reuters). The move has to be approved by a grand jury, but comes at a moment when the U.S. is upping pressure for political change on the island. Protests have broken out over the past three days due to energy shortages. 鈥淲e have absolutely no fuel,鈥 Cuba鈥檚 energy minister said in a press conference on May 13.
