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

The ELN has violated the agreement at least 39 times over the past year, according to the Colombian think tank, CERAC.

An investigator reported being offered 100 million Colombian pesos (around $23,000) to hand over case files.

Duque has insisted that Otoniel's capture marks "the end of the Gulf Clan." This is false. The group still has about 1,700 active members, according to Colombian police.

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.