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Former Colombian President Uribe Convicted of Witness-Tampering

7/29/2025

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In a historic ruling, former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe, 73, has been convicted of witness-tampering and fraud, becoming the first ex-president in the country to face such charges. With a potential 12-year prison sentence looming, Uribe, who maintains his innocence, is gearing up to appeal the decision linked to his alleged connections with right-wing paramilitaries.

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In a historic ruling, former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe, 73, has been convicted of witness-tampering and fraud, becoming the first ex-president in the country to face such charges. With a potential 12-year prison sentence looming, Uribe, who maintains his innocence, is gearing up to appeal the decision linked to his alleged connections with right-wing paramilitaries.