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Colombia Pauses Uribe's Appeal Amid Fraud Conviction
8/8/2025
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Story summary
- Colombia's judiciary has paused the appeal process for former President Alvaro Uribe's fraud and bribery conviction.
- This suspension enables the 19th Chamber magistrates to concentrate on Uribe's case until August 20.
- Uribe is facing a 12-year sentence, with an appeal anticipated by August 13.
- A ruling is required by October 16, or a mistrial may be requested.
- He is accused of bribing witnesses to hinder investigations into paramilitary connections.
