{"id":158946,"date":"2025-07-28T21:42:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/alvaro-uribe-case-the-political-landscape-reacted-to-the-judgment-of-the-century-ruling-issued-by-judge-sandra-heredia\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T21:42:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:42:35","slug":"alvaro-uribe-case-the-political-landscape-reacted-to-the-judgment-of-the-century-ruling-issued-by-judge-sandra-heredia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/alvaro-uribe-case-the-political-landscape-reacted-to-the-judgment-of-the-century-ruling-issued-by-judge-sandra-heredia\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c1lvaro Uribe Case: The political landscape reacted to the “Judgment of the Century” ruling issued by Judge Sandra Heredia."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u00c1lvaro Uribe V\u00e9lez: A Historic Judicial Conviction<\/h2>\n
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\u00c1lvaro Uribe became the first former president of Colombia to be convicted of Justice – Credit Cristian Bayona\/Colprensa<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The former president of the Republic, \u00c1lvaro Uribe V\u00e9lez, was declared guilty on Monday, July 28, 2025, for the crimes of \u00a0procedural fraud\u00a0, \u00a0bribery to witnesses\u00a0, and \u00a0bribery in criminal action\u00a0. This significant ruling emerged from a hearing in which Judge 44 Criminal of Bogot\u00e1, Sandra Heredia, detailed the legal rationale for her decision. The process, referred to as the \u00a0“Judgment of the Century,”\u00a0 spanned over eight hours and resulted in one of the most pivotal decisions in Colombia’s judicial history.<\/p>\n

<p class=\"paragraph\">The judicial proceedings centered on Uribe\u2019s alleged actions, which, according to the judge, \u00a0constituted manipulations and pressures on witnesses\u00a0 regarding claims linking him to paramilitary groups. Among these witnesses was the ex-paramilitary Juan Guillermo Monsalve, deemed the star witness in the case, alongside other implicated figures like Carlos Enrique V\u00e9lez.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>Now you can follow us in<\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/infobaecolombia\" target=\"_blank\"><b> <\/b><i><b>Facebook<\/b><\/i><\/a><i><b> <\/b><\/i><b>and in our<\/b><a rel=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va4oNEALikgEL4Y8mb2K\" target=\"_blank\"><b> <\/b><i><b>WhatsApp Channel<\/b><\/i><\/a><i><b>.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The ruling triggered immediate reactions across Colombia's political spectrum, with various influential figures voicing their opinions on this landmark case through digital platforms. Many expressed satisfaction with the decision, while others accused Judge Heredia of bias.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">From the Democratic Center, Uribe's party, \u00a0Senator Mar\u00eda Fernanda Cabal criticized the ruling\u00a0, denouncing it as unjust. She labeled the verdict as \u00a0\"the failure of infamy,\"\u00a0 asserting, \"It was not a ruling against the former president; it was a monument to judicial arbitrariness and the politicization of justice.\" Cabal emphasized the inevitability of filing for an appeal, remarking, \"It became a show and the sentence is a disgrace.\"<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"visual__image\">\n    <picture>\n        <source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/>\n        <source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/>\n        <source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/>\n        <source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/>\n        <source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/>\n        <img alt=\"With this message, the senator\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"609\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.infobae.com\/resizer\/v2\/POR6VASYVVCJNJ64BPIAFE6FH4.jpeg?auth=1622aed6257dc7e751742aa4454333e549eb2cdd520385d0b4a43f6f1858c0e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=350&amp;height=233&amp;quality=85\" width=\"916\"\/>\n    <\/picture>\n    <figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">With this message, Senator Mar\u00eda Fernanda Cabal reacted to the trial of former president \u00c1lvaro Uribe V\u00e9lez, qualifying it as a show - credit @mariafdacabal\/x x<\/figcaption>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Similarly, Congressman Paola Holgu\u00edn argued about the selectivity of the testimonies, stating, \"The judge disqualifies witnesses because they admire Uribe, while asserting that the Human Rights Ombudsman (Iv\u00e1n Cepeda) shows idolatry towards him.\"<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">In contrast, from the coalition known as the \u00a0Historic Pact\u00a0, Senator Mar\u00eda Jos\u00e9 Pizarro celebrated the court's decision, acknowledging the critical role played by judicial officials and Senator Iv\u00e1n Cepeda. \"Colombian justice has declared itself against former president Uribe! The women who participated in the trial made history,\" Pizarro stated. She emphasized the necessity of protecting all individuals involved in the proceeding.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\"><b>\u201cThousands of victims who participated in this process see a glimmer of hope after years of impunity,\u201d<\/b> said Pizarro, highlighting the broader societal implications of the conviction.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Meanwhile, \u00a0Enrique G\u00f3mez Mart\u00ednez\u00a0, director of the National Salvation Party, questioned the judiciary's objectivity. \"The Farc-Polytic is a chapter that has enjoyed strange impunity. Just imagine, had Ra\u00fal Reyes\u2019 testimony been validated as evidence?\" he questioned, emphasizing the need for transparency over the links between terror groups and political institutions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">Presidential candidate \u00a0Abelardo de la Espriella\u00a0 threw his support behind Uribe, calling for public demonstrations, stating, \"The great Colombian is not alone. What happened today is not justice; it is political revenge. All to the street! Uribe is innocent! United for Uribe, united for the homeland!\"<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">In yet another wave of reactions, Representative \u00a0Lina Mar\u00eda Garrido\u00a0 implied that the ruling had political motivations, suggesting it was part of a larger campaign against Uribe\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"paragraph\">The conviction of Uribe V\u00e9lez stands as an \u00a0unprecedented event\u00a0 for Colombia, given the complex political landscape surrounding his tenure as president and the strong polarization his figure evokes. Supporters argue that the trial was manipulated, while detractors advocate for judicial independence and accountability in the nation\u2019s past injustices.<\/p><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n

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