2024-04-10 15:39:28
After learning the news about the progress of the judicial process against former president Álvaro Uribe Vélez, with the presentation of an indictment by a prosecutor delegated to the Supreme Court of Justice, various reactions have emerged in the Colombian political sphere.
The indictment arises as a result of the dismissal of two estoppel requests presented by prosecutors different and evaluated by competent circuit criminal judges. According to the office in charge of the file for three months, the physical evidence and the probative material elements collected support this decision, as an alleged determinant of the crimes of bribery of witnesses in criminal proceedings and procedural fraud,” declared the Prosecutor’s Office.
Given this scenario, Former president Iván Duque has expressed his opinion about Uribe, describing him as a patriot who has dedicated his life to Colombia. Duque highlighted that Uribe has fought for justice in the country and has faced terrorism with courage.
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«He is, has been and will be a patriot, a person who has given everything for Colombia, who has fought for our country, who has bravely faced terrorism and He has perhaps been the most scrutinized politician in the history of our country. and his honesty and transparency have always come to light,” said Duque.
The former president expressed his sadness at the accusation against Uribe, after several requests for preclusion. However, he expressed confidence that Uribe will overcome this situation and demonstrate his integrity.
“Those of us who know and love Uribe know that he will move forward and that will be the demonstration that true justice exists in Colombia,” Duque added.
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