Bogotá Tribunal Overturns Conviction of Former President Álvaro Uribe Amid Flawed Judicial Process

The recent decision by Bogotá’s Superior Tribunal to overturn the conviction of former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on bribery charges spotlights a disturbing pattern of judicial overreach that should alarm freedom-loving Americans vigilant against politically motivated prosecutions.Uribe, a prominent defender of national sovereignty and stability during his presidency (2002-2010), was initially sentenced to 12 years in prison amid accusations related to alleged interference with witnesses linked to paramilitary groups. However, the appellate court found the original trial marred by "errors in methodology," including flawed evidence interpretation and an unlawful application of legal standards such as "dolo eventual" instead of the...