The Colombian Attorney General's Office has formally requested the conviction of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez on charges of witness bribery and procedural fraud related to alleged manipulation of witnesses. The prosecution presented what it described as conclusive evidence during the 67-day oral trial, which began over a decade ago. The case, overseen by Judge Sandra Liliana Heredia, accuses Uribe of bribing witnesses to secure favorable testimonies, potentially subjecting him to up to eight years in prison. The Attorney General's Office emphasized the strength of its evidence in seeking a conviction. In contrast, the Procuraduría General de la Nación has called for Uribe's acquittal, citing an inability to issue a conviction due to insufficient evidence. Uribe's defense team, led by lawyer Jaime Lombana and including Uribe himself in his final statements, maintained the former president's innocence, arguing that the process contained misrepresented evidence and that Uribe consistently sought the truth. The trial concluded with final arguments from both sides, and the judge is expected to deliver a verdict by July 28, 2025. The case is historic, as it may result in the first conviction of a former Colombian head of state for these crimes. The proceedings have drawn significant public and political attention, with figures such as Senator Iván Cepeda, an accredited victim in the case, expressing hope for a conviction, while Uribe's supporters affirm his innocence.