Legal Battle over Former President puts Colombia’s Judiciary to the Test

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Issue Aug 27-Sep 02 2025: After the former president of Colombia, Álvaro Uribe Vélez, was released following a 12-year sentence for a bribery scandal, his case once again captures the attention of the country. Uribe’s legal battle places him in a unique position to hold on to political influence whether the court finds him innocent or guilty.

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