Colombian Court Orders Release of Ex-President Uribe

A Colombian appeals court ordered the immediate release of former President Álvaro Uribe from house arrest, allowing him to remain free while appealing his 12-year sentence for bribery and witness tampering linked to alleged efforts to influence testimony about ties to paramilitary groups. Uribe thanked supporters on X and vowed to dedicate his freedom to Colombia, while the court has until October 16 to confirm or overturn the verdict, after which the case would be dismissed if no ruling is issued.