NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 5, 2026Miami-Dade County
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe testifies in investigation regarding paramilitary groups and massacres
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Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe provided testimony to the prosecutor's office regarding his alleged involvement in the formation of a paramilitary group and two massacres committed nearly 30 years ago. Uribe publicly denied the allegations, stating he has not been a murderer.
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The testimony marks a significant step in a long-standing legal investigation into the actions of a former head of state concerning historical human rights violations in Colombia.
Key Facts
- Former President Álvaro Uribe provided testimony to the Colombian prosecutor's office on Friday.
- The investigation concerns the formation of a paramilitary group.
- The investigation involves two massacres committed nearly 30 years ago.
- Uribe publicly denied the allegations, stating 'I have not been a murderer'.
Who's Mentioned
locationBogotá“Location where the testimony took place.”locationEl Aro“Site of a 1997 massacre”OrganizationCorte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos“Found the Colombian state responsible for massacres in 2006”PersonÁlvaro Uribe“Former President of Colombia and former Governor of Antioquia”locationSan Roque“Municipality where a paramilitary group was allegedly formed”locationLa Granja“Site of a 1996 massacre”PersonMiguel Ángel del Río“Lawyer representing victims in the process”OrganizationAP“News agency reporting the event.”