Colombia’s ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest
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Colombia's Ex-President Uribe Gets 12 Years House Arrest
Above: Alvaro Uribe during an event in Centro Democratico, on Aug. 10, 2023. Image copyright: Sebastian Barros/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
This conviction is a dangerous weaponization of Colombia's judicial system against a patriotic leader who dedicated his life to defending the nation. Uribe's only crime was fighting tirelessly against leftist terrorists and bringing security to Colombia during his presidency from 2002 to 2010. The radical judges have set a worrisome precedent by persecuting a conservative strongman who saved the country from becoming a failed state.
Left narrative
The ruling demonstrates that Colombia's independent justice system can hold powerful political figures accountable regardless of their status or connections. This historic conviction shows the strength of legal institutions that operate based on evidence rather than political calculations. Former President Uribe manipulated witnesses and obstructed judicial truth, proving that no one is above the law in a functioning democracy.
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