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Alvaro Uribe Velez appears before the Prosecutor's Office to address massacres and human rights allegations

Alvaro Uribe Velez appeared before the Prosecutor's Office on September 4, 2026, to respond to an indictment regarding his role as governor of Antioquia. The investigation seeks to determine if he promoted the formation of private military forces that carried out the massacres of El Aro and La Granja, and if he was involved in the murder of human rights defender Jesus Maria Valle. During his appearance, Alvaro Uribe Velez stated that he has been accused of human rights violations despite his Democratic Security policy. He defended his reputation against various allegations, including those related to drug trafficking and paramilitarism, noting that his administration achieved results in reducing these issues. He also addressed the

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