Alvaro Uribe was the country's first president to be criminally convicted, and faced 12 years' house arrest.

The 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon.

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.

The historic items were taken in broad daylight and are now feared to have been broken down for parts.