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Disgraced former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe convicted in historic trial

The former president is implicated in over 270 legal cases which involve charges of illegal wiretapping, organized crime, selective assassinations, and forced disappearances, among others.

Colombian court orders detention of ex-president Álvaro Uribe Velez

Social movements and human rights organizations across Colombia hailed the decision of the Supreme Court. Álvaro Uribe Vélez is being investigated in a case related to witness manipulation and fraud

Will Álvaro Uribe finally pay for his crimes?

Today, ex-president Álvaro Uribe appeared before the Supreme Court while hundreds mobilized in support of the process against him and to demand he finally pay for his crimes