Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a potential 2026 presidential candidate, was shot and wounded at a Bogota campaign rally. The attack, which injured two others, prompted a strong condemnation from Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. A minor was arrested, and a government reward offered for the remaining perpetrators. International leaders expressed solidarity, highlighting the attack’s threat to Colombian democracy.
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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, is in critical but stable condition after being shot twice during a campaign event in Bogota. A 15-year-old carrying a Glock pistol was apprehended by police. The attack drew widespread condemnation from Colombian officials, including President Gustavo Petro, as well as international figures, including former presidents and the US Secretary of State. Uribe, from a prominent political family with a history of violence, is a member of the center-right Democratic Center party.
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Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in the back during a Bogotá political gathering. A suspect has been apprehended following a gunfight with Uribe’s bodyguards. Uribe sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local medical center for emergency treatment. President Gustavo Petro expressed solidarity with Uribe’s family. The situation remains fluid as details continue to emerge.
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