Colombian court overturns former president's conviction

The Colombian Constitutional Court has overturned the conviction of former President Alvaro Uribe, who was the first president in the country's history to be criminally convicted. Uribe was previously sentenced to 12 years of house arrest on charges of witness tampering and fraud. The court's decision comes after a lengthy legal battle and marks a significant turn in Uribe's case. The former president, who served as president from 2002 to 2010, had been accused of using his political influence to manipulate the judicial system and intimidate witnesses. The overturning of the conviction has drawn both praise and criticism, with supporters of Uribe celebrating the decision and critics expressing concerns about the potential implications for the rule of law in Colombia. The case has been closely watched both within Colombia and internationally, as it has raised questions about the independence of the country's judicial system and the accountability of its political leaders.