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Proposal Threatens Parapolitics Investigations

Very interesting article by Human Rights Watch about Uribe´s proposed amendment of the colombian constitution:

“Uribe’s proposal would undermine a series of ground-breaking investigations by the criminal chamber of the Supreme Court into the infiltration of paramilitaries in the Colombian Congress, which have come to be known as the “parapolitics" cases. More than 60 congressmen from Uribe’s coalition have come under investigation, and more than 30 of them are in prison for collaborating with the paramilitaries.

“Uribe is brazenly trying to take the power to investigate congressmen away from the one institution that has done the most to uncover and break paramilitary influence in the congress," said José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch. “This proposal serves no real purpose, other than to help members of Uribe’s coalition get off the hook."

The politicians imprisoned as a result of investigations initiated by the Supreme Court include Senator Mario Uribe, a cousin of the president and one of his closest political allies for many years. They also include Senator Carlos García, the president of Uribe’s party, “la U,"? whose arrest the court ordered on July 25, 2008. As a result of the investigations, Uribe and various cabinet members have repeatedly launched attacks against the Supreme Court, making questionable accusations and even calling justices on the phone to inquire about pending cases. “

http://hrw.org/english/docs/2008/08/04/colomb19533.htm

By Dolfi on Aug 14, 2008, 05:50 in Friendly Talkzone.

tasco66 says on Aug 14, 2008, 05:55:

Is Uribe finally following Europe's way of dealing with scandals? It would be about time...

He should start with total immunity with all the politicians under investigations, like Berlusconi did in Italy…this is the most expedite way to get rid of this left-wing conspiracy

Not being bound to swear to the dogmas of any master

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Dolfi says on Aug 15, 2008, 02:01:

Berlusconi is a good buddy of your President, he´s from your (and Uribe´s) politcal side, not from mine.

Are you still struggling with the fact that the evidence for your idol Uribes cooperation with illegal terrorist organisations becomes clearer every day?

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pobrecito says on Aug 15, 2008, 05:15:

bumpito

De que vale la vida si cuando la tenemos parece muerta. La vida es para sentirla, para vibrar, para luchar, para combatir. Eso justifica nuestro paso por la tierra........Jaime Pardo Leal

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quantum says on Aug 15, 2008, 05:38:

Yeah, lets just give all the politicians immunity, as Torrijos is attempting here in Panama, from prosecution so that they can just simply run amok and do as they please, robbing, pillaging plundering, lying, (even murdering) with absolute impunity. Hell, lets even make it a crime to accuse them. What ever happened to a system of checks and balanceds???

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tasco66 says on Aug 15, 2008, 05:49:

Dolfi from your political side or socialist paradise, there are no elections or independent justice such in Cuba. Jajaja

Are you saying Uribe should do like your idol Castro and declare himself dictator for life??? Well let me tell you he does not even have to do that, because he has no problem getting elected contrary to your idol dictator Castro.

"Uribes cooperation with illegal terrorist organisations becomes clearer every day"

You lefties are now accusing Uribe of cooperating with the Farc??? You guys sure have no lack of conspiracy theories when it comes to Uribe….jajaja

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