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Colombia's ex-president convicted, tsunami prep and other top photos this week from Latin America

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Colombia's ex-president convicted, tsunami prep and other top photos this week from Latin America
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Colombia's ex-president convicted, tsunami prep and other top photos this week from Latin America

2025-08-01 21:54 Last Updated At:22:00

Colombia's former President Alvaro Uribe was convicted of witness tampering and bribery in a historic trial. Latin American nations with a Pacific coast braced for a tsunami that never materialized after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, off the coast of Russia. Meanwhile, Chilean investigators closed in on the notorious Venezuelan gang targeted by Trump.

This photo gallery was curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch in Mexico City.

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A demonstrator wrapped in a Peruvian flag stops to look out at Lima, Peru, July 27, 2025, during a march against an amnesty law benefiting military members and civilians prosecuted for human rights abuses during the country's armed conflict. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A demonstrator wrapped in a Peruvian flag stops to look out at Lima, Peru, July 27, 2025, during a march against an amnesty law benefiting military members and civilians prosecuted for human rights abuses during the country's armed conflict. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A vendor sales vegetables at a market in the Petion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at sundown, July 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

A vendor sales vegetables at a market in the Petion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at sundown, July 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

A woman participates in the llama shepherd queen contest at the 15th National Camelid Expo in El Alto, Bolivia, July 26, 2025, as part of the country's Bicentennial celebrations. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

A woman participates in the llama shepherd queen contest at the 15th National Camelid Expo in El Alto, Bolivia, July 26, 2025, as part of the country's Bicentennial celebrations. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Delia Donn, 78, confronts police near Congress during a weekly protest demanding better pensions for retirees in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Delia Donn, 78, confronts police near Congress during a weekly protest demanding better pensions for retirees in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Cows stand in floodwaters at a farm in Buenos Aires province, Argentina, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Cows stand in floodwaters at a farm in Buenos Aires province, Argentina, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A musician performs during the Black Women's March against racial and gender discrimination at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A musician performs during the Black Women's March against racial and gender discrimination at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A shoe lies in a ditch along a route used by migrants near the border crossing into Peru, in Arica, Chile, June 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

A shoe lies in a ditch along a route used by migrants near the border crossing into Peru, in Arica, Chile, June 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

A family rides bicycles along a bike path flooded by ocean water in Santos, Brazil, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

A family rides bicycles along a bike path flooded by ocean water in Santos, Brazil, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Veterinarians examine cattle at a ranch that supplies livestock for export to the U.S., in Zamora, northern Mexico, July 28, 2025, as the U.S. border remains closed to Mexican cattle imports because of screwworm concerns. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Veterinarians examine cattle at a ranch that supplies livestock for export to the U.S., in Zamora, northern Mexico, July 28, 2025, as the U.S. border remains closed to Mexican cattle imports because of screwworm concerns. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Youths overlook the coastline during a precautionary tsunami warning following an earthquake off the coast of Russia, in Buenaventura, on Colombia's Pacific coast, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

Youths overlook the coastline during a precautionary tsunami warning following an earthquake off the coast of Russia, in Buenaventura, on Colombia's Pacific coast, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

Supporters of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe hold cutouts of his face outside the court where a verdict is expected in his trial for witness tampering in Bogota, Colombia, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Supporters of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe hold cutouts of his face outside the court where a verdict is expected in his trial for witness tampering in Bogota, Colombia, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

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A demonstrator wrapped in a Peruvian flag stops to look out at Lima, Peru, July 27, 2025, during a march against an amnesty law benefiting military members and civilians prosecuted for human rights abuses during the country's armed conflict. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A demonstrator wrapped in a Peruvian flag stops to look out at Lima, Peru, July 27, 2025, during a march against an amnesty law benefiting military members and civilians prosecuted for human rights abuses during the country's armed conflict. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A vendor sales vegetables at a market in the Petion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at sundown, July 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

A vendor sales vegetables at a market in the Petion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at sundown, July 26, 2025.(AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

A woman participates in the llama shepherd queen contest at the 15th National Camelid Expo in El Alto, Bolivia, July 26, 2025, as part of the country's Bicentennial celebrations. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

A woman participates in the llama shepherd queen contest at the 15th National Camelid Expo in El Alto, Bolivia, July 26, 2025, as part of the country's Bicentennial celebrations. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

Delia Donn, 78, confronts police near Congress during a weekly protest demanding better pensions for retirees in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Delia Donn, 78, confronts police near Congress during a weekly protest demanding better pensions for retirees in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Cows stand in floodwaters at a farm in Buenos Aires province, Argentina, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Cows stand in floodwaters at a farm in Buenos Aires province, Argentina, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

A musician performs during the Black Women's March against racial and gender discrimination at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A musician performs during the Black Women's March against racial and gender discrimination at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A shoe lies in a ditch along a route used by migrants near the border crossing into Peru, in Arica, Chile, June 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

A shoe lies in a ditch along a route used by migrants near the border crossing into Peru, in Arica, Chile, June 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

A family rides bicycles along a bike path flooded by ocean water in Santos, Brazil, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

A family rides bicycles along a bike path flooded by ocean water in Santos, Brazil, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Veterinarians examine cattle at a ranch that supplies livestock for export to the U.S., in Zamora, northern Mexico, July 28, 2025, as the U.S. border remains closed to Mexican cattle imports because of screwworm concerns. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Veterinarians examine cattle at a ranch that supplies livestock for export to the U.S., in Zamora, northern Mexico, July 28, 2025, as the U.S. border remains closed to Mexican cattle imports because of screwworm concerns. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Youths overlook the coastline during a precautionary tsunami warning following an earthquake off the coast of Russia, in Buenaventura, on Colombia's Pacific coast, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

Youths overlook the coastline during a precautionary tsunami warning following an earthquake off the coast of Russia, in Buenaventura, on Colombia's Pacific coast, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)

Supporters of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe hold cutouts of his face outside the court where a verdict is expected in his trial for witness tampering in Bogota, Colombia, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Supporters of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe hold cutouts of his face outside the court where a verdict is expected in his trial for witness tampering in Bogota, Colombia, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

DENVER (AP) — Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $12.8 million, two-year deal Thursday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.

Castro spent last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, where he hit a combined .226 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs. He played all three outfield spots last season in addition to seeing time at third and shortstop. He even pitched an inning while with the Twins.

The 28-year-old Castro made his major league debut on Aug. 24, 2019, while with Detroit. He spent four seasons with the Tigers before joining the Twins, where he was an All-Star in 2024. He was traded to the Cubs last July.

Earlier in the day, the Rockies finalized the signing of right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen to an $8 million, one-year contract. The deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027. Right-hander Bradley Blalock was designated for assignment to open a roster spot.

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FILE - Chicago Cubs' Willi Castro (1) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sept. 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

FILE - Chicago Cubs' Willi Castro (1) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sept. 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

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