Álvaro Uribe Vélez

Álvaro Uribe Vélez

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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is a former President of Colombia, serving from 2002 to 2010. Known for his hardline stance against guerrilla groups and his security policies, Uribe remains a polarizing figure in Colombian politics. His presidency marked significant changes in the political landscape, including the expansion of paramilitary forces and the controversial Uribe Doctrine.

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Álvaro Uribe Vélez supported Honorio Henríquez's election as president of the Senate.

así ganó el pulso a Alfredo Deluque
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-21
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is an influential former president involved in the current political landscape.

Petro despide su gobierno mientras rechazan a Espriella
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-07-21
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Former president Álvaro Uribe congratulated Henríquez on his election in the Senate.

'Le hará bien a Colombia'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-21
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is mentioned in the context of differences with Abelardo De La Espriella's government.

Presidente Gustavo Petro se retiró del Congreso sin escuchar la réplica de la oposición
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-21
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is the former president and a key figure in the political dynamics of the new Congress.

Rodrigo Lara sobre fuerte pulso entre Abelardo De La Espriella y Álvaro Uribe por conformación del Congreso
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-19
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is a former president who criticized Deluque's support for initiatives during Petro's government.

¿Quién es Alfredo Deluque, el senador de 'la U' que suena para presidir el Senado y que cuenta con el respaldo de Abelardo De La Espriella?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-07-16
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez expressed his support for Abelardo de la Espriella and his party's readiness to assist the government.

‘El Centro Democrático está presto a ayudar al gobierno de Abelardo de la Espriella’
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-29
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez saw how the right abandoned his party's candidate, Paloma Valencia.

Sacudida la política, hay que pensar en un país para todos
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-01
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Former president Álvaro Uribe Vélez announced his support for Abelardo de la Espriella.

Abelardo de la Espriella ganó la primera vuelta y se enfrentará en segunda a Iván Cepeda
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-01
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez, the former president, announced support for Abelardo de la Espriella after recognizing the defeat in the first round of the presidential elections.

Álvaro Uribe Vélez se pronuncia sobre los resultados de la primera vuelta y anuncia respaldo a Abelardo de la Espriella: 'Hemos perdido'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-01
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Paloma Valencia received support from former president Álvaro Uribe Vélez in her political consultation.

Paloma Valencia se pronunció sobre su derrota en primera vuelta presidencial; afirmó que apoyará a Abelardo de la Espriella
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-06-01
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is a former president and mentor to Paloma Valencia.

Exalcaldes de Antioquia anuncian respaldo a la candidatura de Paloma Valencia y Juan Daniel Oviedo a un día de las elecciones
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-05-30
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is the former president of Colombia involved in a legal process regarding campaign irregularities.

Corte Suprema rechaza impedimentos presentados por defensa del expresidente Uribe contra dos magistrados
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-05-30
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez expressed his solidarity with journalist Carlos Ayala after the assault.

Video muestra agresión de un grupo de integrantes de la minga indígena contra periodista en medio de campaña política en Villavicencio
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-22
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez was the president in exercise who benefited from the reform allowing immediate re-election.

¿Sirve para algo la ley de garantías?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-18
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Álvaro Uribe is a former president who responded to Cepeda's criticisms, asserting his service to Antioquia and Colombia.

'No venga a Antioquia a engañarnos'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-15
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Álvaro Uribe is the former president of Colombia involved in a legal case regarding alleged impartiality of judges.

defensa de Álvaro Uribe recusa a magistrados César Augusto Reyes y Marco Antonio Rueda por supuesta falta de imparcialidad
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-09
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Álvaro Uribe is a former president and governor of Antioquia who is facing accusations related to the El Aro and La Granja massacres.

abogado Granados sobre masacres de El Aro y La Granja
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-07
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez was acquitted in the second instance in the case of false witnesses linked to Iván Cepeda.

Iván Cepeda anunció que denunciará penalmente a Álvaro Hernán Prada y al conjuez Hollman Ibáñez por fallar en su caso de la consulta
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-06
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez opines on the situation regarding Nicolás Maduro and the actions of the United States.

Álvaro Uribe sobre Diosdado Cabello: ‘Ese es el demonio de los demonios’ | Internacional | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2026-01-23
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