29 July 09:11
Alvaro Uribe was convicted of pressuring witnesses in a landmark trial in Colombia, the first time a former president has been found guilty.
Ana-Maria Tapescu
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Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has been found guilty of abuse of process and bribery of a public official after a 13-year trial. The verdict is a first in the country's history, marking the first conviction of a former head of state. Uribe was accused of trying to influence witnesses to avoid associating himself with far-right militias. Although found not guilty of the bribery charge, he faces up to 12 years in prison. The trial has sparked controversy, with his supporters calling it political persecution.
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