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The court ruled the lower court’s conviction flawed, citing serious errors and bias that violated the former president's due process rights.

Uribe's defense team, led by attorneys Jaime Granados and Jaime Lombana, has announced its intention to appeal the decision.

The verdict marks the first criminal conviction of a former head of state in Colombia's history. An appeal is almost certain.

The trial against former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002–2010) has entered a crucial phase, with delicate testimony from numerous paramilitary leaders.

This trial represents an unprecedented legal challenge in Colombia, as no former president has ever faced such proceedings.

"The secret US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) list said Alvaro Uribe was 'dedicated to collaboration with the Medellin Cartel at high government levels' & was 'a close personal friend of Pablo Escobar' who had “worked for the Medellin Cartel." Declassified US Government...

For the first time in modern history, a former Colombian president has been detained and must face criminal charges. Alvaro Uribe & his lawyer are charged with witness tampering and bribery in an attempt to falsely accuse an opposition senator.