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Colombia legal dispute over Álvaro Uribe investigation

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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.

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