Colombian Court Overturns Uribe's House Arrest Amid Bribery Appeal
Bogota's superior court reversed the house arrest of former Colombia President Alvaro Uribe, who was appealing bribery and abuse of process convictions. Uribe, claiming political persecution, continues to defend his innocence. His conviction came ahead of the 2026 presidential election where his allies are candidates.
In a surprising turn, Bogota's superior court has overturned the house arrest order for former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, who is appealing bribery and abuse of process convictions.
Uribe has consistently proclaimed his innocence, asserting that the legal actions against him amount to political persecution. The court has decided to annul the house arrest order pending further appeals by the criminal court.
The initial conviction made Uribe the first ex-president in Colombia found guilty at trial. This significant legal battle unfolds as allies of Uribe vie for the presidency in the upcoming 2026 election, highlighting the political stakes intertwined with these legal proceedings.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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