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Colombia legal dispute over Álvaro Uribe investigation

Overview

The legal dispute regarding jurisdiction over investigations into former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez has intensified. The Accusation Commission of the House of Representatives has requested that the Attorney General’s Office transfer the case files to the legislative body, citing presidential immunity for alleged crimes occurring during his presidency (2002–2010). Conversely, critics like Senator Carolina Corcho argue the crimes—including massacres and the murder of Jesús María Valle—occurred between 1996 and 1998 while Uribe was Governor of Antioquia, placing them under the Attorney General’s jurisdiction.

Recent developments include further delays in proceedings related to the 1997 El Aro and La Granja massacres. Uribe’s defense has requested a new postponement of his inquiry hearing, which is now expected to resume in October. During testimony, former paramilitary leader Salvatore Mancuso stated under oath that he has no knowledge of whether Uribe ordered or supported those massacres.

Ahead of the scheduled judicial inquiry, Uribe issued a statement expressing sadness but affirming his respect for the Constitution and the justice system. He defended his ‘Democratic Security’ policy and dismissed allegations of bribing witnesses or links to drug trafficking and paramilitarism, characterizing the accusations as attempts to sow distrust among his political allies. The Constitutional Court is still expected to decide whether the Prosecutor's Office will retain or transfer the investigation. As of September 2026, Uribe’s hearings remain scheduled to resume in October.

Entities

Pacto Histórico · Fiscalía General de la Nación · Álvaro Uribe Vélez · Chocó · Corte Suprema de Justicia

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Álvaro Uribe addresses legal accusations ahead of judicial inquiry

    Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe addressed various legal accusations and historical criticisms ahead of a judicial inquiry, affirming his respect for the Constitution and the justice system.

  2. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Colombia's Accusation Commission seeks transfer of Álvaro Uribe case

    Colombia's House Accusation Commission has unanimously requested the transfer of the Álvaro Uribe investigation to its jurisdiction, citing presidential immunity regarding the Hacienda Guacharacas case.

  3. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Colombia's Chamber Commission seeks transfer of Álvaro Uribe investigation

    The Colombian Chamber's Commission of Investigation and Accusation requested the transfer of Álvaro Uribe's case files, but the Prosecutor General's Office maintains it holds jurisdiction over the investigation

  4. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Colombia: Legal dispute over Álvaro Uribe investigation and probe into Óscar Benavides

    Colombia's Prosecutor General's Office has asserted jurisdiction over the investigation into former President Álvaro Uribe regarding 1990s massacres, amid political debate and a separate probe into lawmaker Ben

Sources

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