Colombia’s Supreme Court has convicted Álvaro Uribe, one of the nation’s most influential former presidents, on charges of witness tampering. This conviction brings closure to a legal drama that began more than ten years ago.
Uribe’s 2012 allegations against Senator Iván Cepeda set the stage for a major political clash. Instead of supporting Uribe’s claims, the court opened a separate probe into his attempts to influence witness accounts.
Evidence presented in court suggested Uribe contacted former paramilitary members to revise their testimonies. These actions were deemed by the court as obstruction of justice.
With over 90 witnesses contributing to the case, the trial culminated in a historic guilty verdict. The decision may have lasting implications for Colombian politics and its efforts toward greater transparency.