Colombia’s Supreme Court has convicted former President Álvaro Uribe of witness tampering, a landmark ruling that reinforces the principle of equality before the law. The case has spanned over a decade and highlights the judiciary’s growing independence.
Uribe’s legal entanglement began in 2012, when he accused Senator Iván Cepeda of spreading disinformation. Rather than act on the complaint, the court turned its focus to Uribe himself, investigating his contact with witnesses.
Testimony from one ex-paramilitary—along with evidence of coordinated communication—was instrumental in the court’s decision. Uribe maintained he sought truthful accounts, but the court determined his actions constituted interference.
As Uribe faces sentencing, the ruling stands as a symbol of institutional maturity in Colombia, signaling that political rank no longer shields individuals from legal consequences.