Colombia investigates former President over paramilitary massacres
Colombian prosecutors have summoned former President Alvaro Uribe for questioning regarding his alleged involvement in paramilitary massacres during the 1990s. The investigation comes as the country prepares for a presidential runoff election.
Why it matters
The legal proceedings against a high-profile political figure highlight ongoing efforts to address human rights abuses from Colombia's long-standing armed conflict.
The Colombian prosecutor s office said Thursday (June 19, 2026) it had launched a probe into influential former President Alvaro Uribe over his alleged links to massacres by paramilitary groups during the worst years of the country s armed conflict.
The article reports on legal proceedings and political statements from multiple sides, maintaining a neutral tone.
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