Marches in support of former president Uribe finished normally in the country

After former president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was sentenced to 12 years in prison, in the first instance, for the crimes of procedural fraud and bribery in criminal action, Thousands of citizens have agreed to leave this Thursday – August 7 – to express their support for the ex -president, because they argue that it is innocent.

The mobilization, called the ‘Great March’, was called nationally in 231 cities For the party that the ex -president created, the Democratic Center However, it is known that in countries like the United States and Spain, there will also be mobilizations in favor of Uribe Vélez.

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1:30 pm finish marches

After noon, the mass mobilizations ended in the country with complete normality, something that the former president thanked through a video where he talked about different topics such as a New ‘Plan Colombia’, the non -legalization of drugs, the elimination of narcotics and bilateral relations with Israel.

See more: Álvaro Uribe thanked support in the marches and talked about a ‘new plan Colombia’

12:50 pm strong rains in the country

This Thursday, in the midst of the ‘great march’ that summoned thousands of people throughout the country, heavy rains were recorded in cities such as Bogotá or Armenia (Quindío), however, climatic conditions did not prevent citizens from going out.

12:30 pm Tomás Uribe speech in Medellín

The former president, Tomás Uribe, spoke in the midst of the march in Medellín, and said that with this march the innocence of Álvaro Uribe was defended, but was also a manifestation of the rejection of what he called “narcosocialism.”

11:45 am Bolívar Plaza in Bogotá is full

Despite the heavy rains, the protesters in Bogotá reached the end point that is the Plaza de Bolívar in the historic center of the capital of the country, where it is in Congress, the Palace of Nariño and other buildings of the authorities.

11:30 am massive march in Medellín

Thousands of citizens in Medellín took to the streets to support the ex -president, on the eastern avenue of the center of the capital of Antioquia. In the images they are seen with posters in support of Uribe Vélez, as well as they went out with white t -shirts.

Marches in favor of former president Uribe in Medellín 7/Aug 25

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11:30 am disturbances in Cali

In the midst of the march, which passed normally, six people outside the march and with a “guilty Uribe” banner, they went out 5 with Carrera 7 and increased the protesterswho tried to take away the sign and there were blows for more than 5 minutes, until the police made a presence at the quarrel of the fight.

Disturbances in marches in favor of former president Uribe –

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11 am Caribbean cities begin mobilizations

Cities like Medellín and Barranquilla begin the marches. Images capture hundreds of protesters walking along the Eastern Avenue in the center of Medellín.

10:20 am affectations in Transmilenio in Bogotá

Transmilenio informs that, by demonstration in race 7 with Calle 19 and 13, the transmission services activate deviations.

“The service is suspended at the Gold Museum station, the JF23 route returns in the butterfly (Av. Jiménez). The water station only has pedestrian access to take services at the Universities station“They indicated.

10 am marches in the country

Marches in favor of former president Uribe 7 Aug/25

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The protesters and citizens who support former President Uribe Vélez have already begun mobilizations in the country. In Bucaramanga, in the sector known as Puerta del Sol, attendees have already arrived.

In Cali, on the other hand, the march advances from the Park of Las Banderas and goes to the Plazoleta Jairo Varela in the capital of Valle del Cauca.

9:30 am begins mobilization in Bogotá

Marches in favor of former president Uribe August 7/2025

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The representative of the José Jaime Uscátegui Chamber attended the ‘Great March’ With an image of former president Uirbe and said to El Tiempo, who hoped there is justice for “This great man“(pointing out the image). In addition, he said that something that characterizes this government is corruption.

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So, Uscátegui questioned why Armando Benedetti – who currently serves as Minister of the Interior – “He has not been called to trial or imprisoned for his multiple crimes“. On the other hand, he pointed out that it was necessary for Alias Fito “Confess from the United States, if he met with Gustavo Petro in Ecuador, days before the attack against Miguel Uribe“

On the other hand, the congressman requested that the attorney Gregorio Eljach dismissed his position, to the director of the National Protection Unit, Augusto Rodríguez, “Because it united the security calls of Miguel Uribe. We don’t want a ‘pocket’ judge. We do not want constitutional magistrates bought by drug trafficking”

Marches in favor of former president Uribe 7ago/25

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Schedules and concentration points

Armenia: At 10:00 am, it starts in the Park of the Founders and will arrive at the Plaza de Bolívar.

Paragraph: 10:00 am, it leaves from La Martina Park.

Arauca: 9:00 AM Plantón in the main park of Arauca.

Barranquilla: 10:00 AM Plantón: Washington Park.

Bucaramanga: 9:00 am departure from race 27 with 57th Street and arrives at the square Luis Carlos Galán.

Cajicá: 9:00 AM leaves the Fontanar shopping center and arrives at the Galán Park.

Cali: 10:00 am Exit: Panamerican Park | Arrival: Plazoleta de la heater.

Cartagena: 9:00 am Departure: Car Plaza

Cúcuta: 9:00 am Departure: Plazoleta Ventura Shopping Center. Arrival: Santander Park.

Florence: 9:00 am Departure: In front of the Alberto Buitrago stadium (concentration).

Florence: 9:00 am Mass by former President Álvaro Uribe: Barrio Porvenir Church.

Ibagué: 9:00 am Departure: 37th Street with Cra 5 | Arrival: Murillo Toro Park.

Manizales: 9:00 am output: Cai sector of the cable | Arrival: Plaza de Bolívar.

Medellín: 9:00 am Departure: Eastern Av. With the Beach | Arrival: Park of Lights.

Mocoa: 9:00 am Departure: Santander General Park.

Hunting: 9:00 am Departure: Plaza María Rod | Arrival: Simón Bolívar Park.

Neiva: 9:00 am Departure: José Eustasio Rivera Convention Center | Arrival: Santander Park.

Ocaña: 9:00 am Departure: San Francisco Park | Arrival: Park May 29.

Grass: 9:00 am Caravan: Departure from Hotel Morasurco.

Pereira: 9:00 am Departure: Olaya Herrera Park | Arrival: Bolívar Park.

Pitalito: 10:00 am Departure: Palace of Justice | Arrival: José Hilario López Park.

Popayán: 10:00 AM Plantón in Caldas Park.

Riohacha: 9:00 am Departure: Park of India | Arrival: Parque de los Cañones.

Santa Marta: 8:00 AM Plantón: Bolívar Park.

Sincelejo: 9:00 am Departure: Santander Park.

Tunja: 10:00 AM Plantón: La Sexta Shopping Center.

Valledupar: 8:00 AM Plantón: Banderas Plazoleta of the Government of Cesar.

Villavicencio: 9:00 am Departure: Viva Shopping Center • Yopal – 9:00 am Exit: Park of La Herradura.

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