Colombia's ex&president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering

A Colombian judge on Friday sentenced former president Álvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering, making him the first ex-head of state in the country’s history to be convicted and sentenced. The 73-year-old conservative figure denies wrongdoing and is expected to appeal.

Aug 2, 2025 - 11:03
Colombia's ex&president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering
A Colombian judge on Friday sentenced former president Álvaro Uribe to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering, making him the first ex-head of state in the country’s history to be convicted and sentenced. The 73-year-old conservative figure denies wrongdoing and is expected to appeal.