Colombia Frees Former President Uribe From House Arrest Pending Appeal

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Above: Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe greets supporters on Aug. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Jaime Saldarriaga/AFP/Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Justice has prevailed in Colombia. This decision validates claims that Judge Heredia acted with political motivations rather than legal grounds, in what is a clear lawfare against U.S. allies in the country. Even the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that the weaponization of Colombia's judicial branch would set a worrisome precedent.

EL PAÍS English

Establishment-critical narrative

This decision shows that there is no lawfare in Colombia, as the judicial system is working just as designed. The system that convicted Uribe is the same one that's protecting his constitutional rights from an unjustified house arrest, demonstrating transparent operations and debunking claims of conspiracy and political interference.

El Espectador