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 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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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is a former president of Colombia who has reacted to the upcoming meeting between Gustavo Petro and Donald Trump.

Abelardo de la Espriella le pide a Donald Trump que en su reunión con el presidente Petro le exija garantías para las elecciones presidenciales
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-19
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is a former president of Colombia whose proposal was referenced by Governor Rendón regarding regional road construction.

el último capítulo de la tormentosa relación del presidente Gustavo Petro y los mandatarios regionales
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-16
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez spoke about the possible scenarios of a second presidential round and expressed support for Abelardo de la Espriella if he advances.

'Si pasa, estaremos con él'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-01-14
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Uribe represents a right that demands a structural break in Venezuela's political system.

Afinidad estratégica y disenso táctico: la derecha frente al cambio político en Venezuela
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-01-12
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez proposed María Victoria Calle Correa's nomination to the Constitutional Court.

Murió la magistrada María Victoria Calle Correa, quien fue dos veces presidenta de la Corte Constitucional
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-22
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez endorsed Paloma Valencia's presidential candidacy for the Centro Democrático.

Álvaro Uribe respaldó la elección de Paloma Valencia como candidata presidencial por el Centro Democrático: 'Vamos a ganar'
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-16
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is the former president and leader of the Centro Democrático.

¿qué tan viable es su aspiración?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-16
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Álvaro Uribe Vélez is honored with a distinguished position on the list for the Senate by the Centro Democrático party.

‘Hay que elegir congresistas que no se vendan’
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-13
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