Colombia: Ex-president Uribe convicted of witness tampering

In a landmark ruling, the Colombian judiciary has convicted former President Alvaro Uribe of witness tampering, making him the first former head of state in the nation’s history to face such a conviction. The court has sentenced him to up to 12 years in prison, signaling a significant development in the country’s legal and political landscape. This verdict has sparked widespread reactions, with legal experts highlighting the importance of the ruling in uplying the rule of law.