Twelve years house arrest for Colombian ex-leader Álvaro Uribe

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and fraud, becoming the first ex-president in Colombia convicted of a crime. Despite maintaining his innocence, Uribe faces a hefty fine and is prohibited from holding public office. The polarizing figure plans to appeal the court's decision, claiming the charges are an attempt to undermine his role as a voice for democratic opposition in the country.