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US court clears Colombian ex-officer Plazas Vega in Urán palace case

A US court acquitted retired Colombian military officer Plazas Vega of torture and extrajudicial execution charges related to the 1985 Palace of Justice siege. The ruling overturns prior liability findings and may affect extradition or civil proceedings. The decision is a notable legal reversal in a long-running human rights case.

El Espectadorabout 9 hours agoUS, COCredibility 27%View source

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Mosaic Score5.5
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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#human rights#military justice#extradition#colombia#us courts

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Palace of Justice, Bogotá

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