Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Faces Serious Legal Challenges
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) is under intense scrutiny following allegations made by a group recognized as victims in legal proceedings against him for bribery in criminal cases, reports 24brussels.
The charges filed with the Prosecutor’s Office involve Uribe and his children, accusing them of aggravated slander, libel, harassment, and threats.
These accusations also implicate Gabriel Vallejo, the director of Uribe’s party, Centro Democrático, for the same alleged offenses, as detailed in a statement released on social media by Senator Iván Cepeda, who is also recognized as a victim.
A press release from Bogotá asserts that in the weeks following the 44th Court’s ruling, which sentenced Uribe to 12 years of house arrest, a systematic campaign of persecution and defamation was initiated. This campaign allegedly undermined the moral integrity and rights of the identified victims.
On August 1, Uribe was sentenced in the first instance to 12 years of house arrest for procedural fraud and bribery in criminal proceedings. The Bogotá Superior Court later accepted an appeal, allowing the convicted former president to remain free while his sentence is reviewed.
