Colombia's Divide: Uribe's Historic Sentence Echoes Across the Nation
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe received a 12-year house arrest sentence for witness tampering and bribery. The case has polarized the nation, with accusations of politics influencing the judiciary. Uribe plans to appeal as the nation debates his legacy of battling insurgency versus alleged human rights abuses.
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In a monumental case that has captivated Colombia, Former President Álvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years under house arrest, convicted of witness tampering and bribery.
This decision follows a grueling six-month trial where prosecutors accused Uribe of attempting to sway witnesses linking him to 1990s paramilitary activities.
While Uribe plans to appeal, claiming politics influenced his conviction, the nation remains split on his legacy, torn between lauding his anti-insurgency successes and condemning alleged human rights violations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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