The constitution has already been amended once to permit Mr Uribe to serve a second four-year term.
If the Constitutional Court approves the new legislation, it will be put before the people in a nationwide referendum.
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The Belfast Telegraph
Uribe moves closer to third term in Colombia
Sept 09--Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has signed legislation calling for a national referendum that would allow him to seek a third term in office.
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8 de septiembre de 2009 a las 7:00 p. m.