Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe charged with witness tampering, bribery to discredit opponent, faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has been charged with witness tampering and bribery in relation to efforts to discredit a political opponent who was investigating his family's ties to right-wing paramilitary groups. If convicted, Uribe faces up to 12 years in prison. The investigation dates back to 2012 when Uribe accused a leftist lawmaker, Iván Cepeda, of slander. The charges come amid a polarized political environment in Colombia, where Uribe continues to deny any wrongdoing and accuses the chief prosecutor's office of "political vengeance."
May 24, 2024
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