A First in the Nation’s History: Alvaro Uribe, Former President of Colombia, Sentenced to 12 Years’ House Arrest.

A First in the Nation’s History: Alvaro Uribe, Former President of Colombia, Sentenced to 12 Years’ House Arrest.

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In a stunning legal turn, Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and procedural fraud—a first in the nation’s history.

The 73-year-old political heavyweight, who served from 2002 to 2010, was found guilty of pressuring witnesses to give false testimony regarding alleged ties to paramilitary groups.

Uribe has denied any wrongdoing and intends to appeal the verdict.

During his presidency, Uribe was celebrated for his hardline stance against drug cartels and guerrilla groups, notably FARC.

However, critics have long accused him of collusion with right-wing paramilitaries and human rights abuses.

His sentencing marks a pivotal moment for Colombia’s judicial independence and accountability at the highest level.