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flag Colombia's appeals court overturns Uribe's bribery conviction, citing flawed trial, ahead of 2026 elections.

flag A Colombian appeals court has overturned former President Álvaro Uribe’s 2024 conviction for bribery and witness tampering, nullifying his 12-year house arrest sentence. flag The court ruled the original trial had structural flaws, insufficient evidence, and flawed reasoning, particularly regarding testimony from former paramilitary members. flag Uribe, who governed from 2002 to 2010, denied wrongdoing, calling the case politically motivated. flag Prosecutors and victims may appeal to Colombia’s Supreme Court. flag The decision, seen as a major political and legal development, comes ahead of the 2026 elections and could influence Uribe’s potential run for senator.

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