A Fondo Con María Jimena Duzán El juicio al expresidente Álvaro Uribe y las pruebas en su contra
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Mar 6, 2025 
Iván Cepeda, a Colombian Senator and human rights advocate, is joined by lawyer Miguel Ángel del Río, who represents key witnesses against former President Álvaro Uribe. They discuss the unprecedented trial involving serious charges of bribery and fraud. The conversation highlights the courageous testimonies of victims and witnesses, revealing the deep entanglements of politics and crime in Colombia. They also explore the trial's potential to reshape Colombian democracy and the ongoing challenges in seeking justice for powerful figures.
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The Tables Turn
- Iván Cepeda was accused by Álvaro Uribe of manipulating witnesses against him.
- The Supreme Court later dismissed the accusations against Cepeda and began investigating Uribe.
Monsalve's Testimony
- Juan Guillermo Monsalve, son of a farm overseer, testified about paramilitary group creation and political ties.
- His consistent testimony has been key in several legal decisions, despite alleged intimidation attempts.
Village Genesis of Violence
- Powerful families in a small village formed paramilitary groups, leading to massacres and disappearances.
- The Uribe family and other clans were linked to these events and sought to silence those who exposed them.