BOGOTA (Reuters) -A Colombian court on Tuesday struck down former president Alvaro Uribe's conviction for bribery, in a case over alleged witness-tampering that saw the influential right-wing politician handed a 12-year house arrest sentence earlier this year.

The United States has launched military strikes on seven suspected drug trafficking vessels since September, killing at least 32 people.

President Donald Trump says he will impose new tariffs on Colombia and slash all U.S. assistance to the South American nation after dramatically escalating tensions with one of Washington’s historically closest security partners in Latin America.

Colombia will learn on Tuesday whether influential former president Alvaro Uribe must serve 12 years under house arrest for allegedly pressuring paramilitaries to deny ties with him.

President Donald Trump threatens Colombia with tariffs after President Petro challenges U.S. Caribbean strikes targeting alleged narco-terrorists, escalating tensions.

Colombia recalls its ambassador to Washington amid fallout from U.S. boat strikes — and a war of words between Presidents Petro and Trump.