Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Former Colombian President Uribe Appeals House Arrest
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe, who was once a very important leader, is under house arrest.
A court found him guilty of trying to mess with witnesses and stop justice from happening, and gave him a 12-year sentence.
Now, he's asking the highest court to let him out of his house while he tries to get his sentence changed.
Uribe says he's innocent and that this is all a political move against him.
He was known for being tough on crime and has ties to people in the United States.
The legal case has caused a lot of debate.
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has petitioned the Supreme Court to lift his house arrest.
Uribe was convicted and sentenced to 12 years for witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
The conviction marks the end of Uribe's long political career.
Uribe claims the conviction is politically motivated by the current administration.
Uribe's lawyers have assured the court he has no intention of leaving the country.
- Who
- Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe.
- What
- Álvaro Uribe petitioned to lift his house arrest after being convicted of witness tampering and obstruction of justice.
- When
- The petition was filed on Monday; he has until August 13 to appeal his conviction.
- Where
- Colombia
- Why
- Uribe is appealing his conviction and wants to be released from house arrest.
Uribe's Stance
Opposing Viewpoint
Political Motivation
Uribe's Stance
Claims the conviction is a politically motivated witch hunt.
Opposing Viewpoint
The conviction and sentence are a result of his actions.
- Name
- Álvaro Uribe
- Former Role
- President of Colombia
- Conviction
- Witness tampering and obstruction of justice
- Sentence
- 12 years house arrest
- Appeal
- Underway
- Current Action
- Petitioning to lift house arrest