Álvaro Uribe, the former president of Colombia, has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest after being found guilty of bribery and witness tampering. The landmark ruling marks the first time a former Colombian president has been convicted of a crime, igniting political tensions within the country. Uribe, who plans to appeal the decision, has been criticized by some as a polarizing figure, while others, including supporters from the U.S., claim that the prosecution is a political maneuver aimed at undermining his legacy. The case sheds light on ongoing debates regarding judicial fairness in Colombia.