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Álvaro Uribe, a former Colombian president, was recently absolved of wiretapping charges by a tribunal. His lawyer praised the decision as a masterpiece of jurisprudence. Victims of the alleged crimes have announced they will appeal the ruling. In response to Uribe's acquittal, leftist presidential candidate Gustavo Petro called for a protest in Bogotá. Meanwhile, former FARC leader Rodrigo Londoño faced backlash for referring to Uribe as a "terrorist" following the absolution. Uribe's lawyer hailed the absolution as a model for future sentences. The acquittal has sparked debate about the use of lawfare in Colombia. Uribe celebrated his absolution, stating that justice should transcend politics. Despite his own acquittal, Uribe expressed support for his lawyer, who was sentenced to prison in the same case.

Congressmen expressed support for the acquittal of Álvaro Uribe Vélez, with banners and chants of 'Uribe Innocent'. Following Uribe's acquittal, Iván Cepeda stated that his rights had been violated. Gustavo Petro announced a new rally in Plaza de Bolívar, criticizing the acquittal as a way to cover up the history of paramilitary governance in Colombia. Petro also rejected the acquittal, stating that it was an attempt to hide the truth. Fajardo urged judges to act without pressure, calling for an end to political influence in the justice system. The acquittal of Álvaro Uribe sparked reactions, with Petro calling the process undignified and María Fernanda Cabal insisting that Uribe should be the vice-presidential candidate in 2026. Uribe himself reacted to the acquittal, stating that 'the time of God is perfect'. The magistrate who acquitted Uribe, Leonor Oviedo Pinto, explained her partial vote. Uribe's supporters celebrated the acquittal, while the former fiscal, Francisco Barbosa, praised the decision. Juan Manuel Santos, however, stated that the rulings of the justice system should be respected regardless of convenience. The presiding magistrate in Uribe's case, Sandra Heredia, faced criticism from her colleague. Meanwhile, an alleged jihadist in Algeciras requested his acquittal and internment in a center until he is no longer a danger.