DENUNCIA Y RECLAMO DE DUQUE SOBRE CASO URIBE

Colombian President Iván Duque defends the recently convicted Álvaro Uribe, denouncing "serious irregularities" in his case and calling on the international community to take action against the injustices committed. The ex-president was sentenced to twelve years of house arrest for bribery of witnesses and procedural fraud, while being acquitted of simple bribery charges. The case dates back to 2012 when Uribe accused senator Iván Cepeda of presenting false testimonies against him. However, evidence indicated that Uribe’s lawyers manipulated witnesses, leading to a change in roles with Cepeda becoming the victim and Uribe the investigated.

A group of twenty-eight former presidents, including Duque, have requested international attention on the Uribe case, pointing out illegal interception of private communications, selective leaks to the media, and unreliable testimonies. Duque and the signatories urge protection of due process and defense rights, international monitoring of the case, and detailed information from Colombia about procedural standards and corrective measures to ensure a fair trial, emphasizing the need to prevent a precedent contrary to Human Rights systems.

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Presidente colombiano Iván Duque defends the convicted Álvaro Uribe and denounces "serious irregularities" in his case, appealing to the international community for action. The former president received a twelve-year house arrest sentence for bribery of witnesses and procedural fraud, with one bribery charge being dismissed. The case originated in 2012 with Uribe accusing Senator Iván Cepeda of false testimonies against him, leading to subsequent revelations of witness manipulation by Uribe’s legal team, resulting in role reversals and an investigation against Uribe instead.

A coalition of former presidents, including Duque, has called for international scrutiny of the Uribe case, highlighting violations such as illegal communication interceptions, media leaks, and unreliable testimonies. They demand safeguarding of due process and defense rights, international oversight, and transparency from Colombia to ensure a fair trial and prevent systemic judicial flaws, stressing the importance of upholding Human Rights conventions.

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