Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has been found guilty of witness tampering and bribery, marking the first time a former head of state in Colombia has been convicted of a crime. The historic verdict follows a long-running and highly politicized case in which Uribe was accused of attempting to bribe witnesses to retract damaging testimony related to his alleged ties to paramilitary groups. The conviction threatens Uribe’s legacy as a powerful and controversial figure in Colombian politics, known for his hardline stance against leftist guerrillas. Uribe faces up to 12 years in prison, though his legal team has announced plans to appeal the decision. The case has sparked intense debate in Colombia and abroad, with some viewing the ruling as a victory for judicial independence and others condemning it as politically motivated.
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