Colombian Court Temporarily Frees Ex-President Uribe Amid Legal Battle—What It Means for American Interests

In a development that raises serious questions about justice and governance in a key U.S. ally nation, a Colombian appeals court has ordered the release of former President Álvaro Uribe from house arrest pending further review of his bribery and witness tampering conviction. This move underscores the ongoing judicial turmoil in Colombia, a country critical to America’s strategic interests in Latin America.Is Justice Being Served or Politicized?Uribe, a conservative leader credited with hardline policies against leftist guerrillas that aligned with U.S. counterterrorism priorities, was sentenced on August 1 to 12 years of house arrest. His conviction centered on accusations that...