Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe has made a shocking revelation, stating that his legal issue in the United States was related to judicial representation, not diplomatic matters. This statement comes after concerns were raised about the former president’s involvement in a legal case in the US.
Uribe clarified that his lawyers in the US were paid for by a private citizen, not by the Colombian government. He also mentioned that the issue with the US was not related to diplomatic immunity, as some had speculated, but rather to his judicial representation.
In light of these revelations, there has been speculation about the potential involvement of current President Juan Manuel Santos in the Odebrecht case. Uribe suggested that Santos could be “invoking his immunity from the Odebrecht case,” adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing scandal.
These revelations have sparked further debate and controversy in Colombia, with many questioning the transparency and integrity of the country’s political leaders. The timing of these statements is particularly significant, as Colombia prepares for a presidential election in 2022, with political tensions running high.
The Colombian media has been quick to react to Uribe’s revelations, with newspapers such as El Tiempo and Semana Magazine publishing articles on the subject. Meanwhile, La República has accused Uribe of being the “embodiment of lies and deception.”
As the Odebrecht scandal continues to unfold and the political landscape in Colombia becomes increasingly fraught, it remains to be seen how these latest revelations will impact the country’s leadership and the upcoming election.