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Former Colombian President Uribe Sentenced to House Arrest

8/2/2025

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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe faces a significant fall from grace, sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery. Despite his denial of wrongdoing and intentions to appeal, the court has barred him from public office for eight years, adding a fine to his penalties. His presidency, marked by both security triumphs and human rights controversies, continues to spark fierce debate.

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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe faces a significant fall from grace, sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery. Despite his denial of wrongdoing and intentions to appeal, the court has barred him from public office for eight years, adding a fine to his penalties. His presidency, marked by both security triumphs and human rights controversies, continues to spark fierce debate.