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Colombian Presidential Hopeful Miguel Uribe Shot at Bogotá Rally: A Nation in Shock

Colombia was shaken by a stunning political violence act on Saturday when a senator and 2026 presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay, was shot at a campaign rally in Bogotá's Fontibón neighborhood. The assault, which left Uribe in critical condition, has created shockwaves across the nation and has brought into question the safety of political leaders in Colombia.

Miguel Uribe Turbay

The Attack

Uribe was speaking to supporters in El Golfito Park when a gunman fired at him, hitting him twice on the head and once on the knee. Panic broke out as people ran out of the event in fear, and video on the internet captured the chilling moment. Paramedics then transported Uribe to the Santa Fe Foundation hospital, where he was rushed into emergency neurosurgery. His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, has called on the country to pray for his recovery, terming the situation as a battle to save his life.

Attack on Miguel Uribe Turbay

Suspect Arrested

Officials quickly acted, arresting a 15-year-old suspect on the scene. The teen was discovered in possession of a 9mm Glock-type pistol and was shot in the leg while fleeing. Investigators are attempting to ascertain if other people took part in the attack, and Colombia's Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez declared a 3 billion peso ($730,000) reward for information resulting in additional arrests. 

Miguel Uribe Turbay Shot

Political Reactions

The attack has been condemned by both sides of the political divide. President Gustavo Petro denounced the assault as an act of violence against democracy and asked Colombians to channel their energy into Uribe's recovery. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the shooting too, attributing it to "violent leftist rhetoric" within Colombia's government. Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán verified that Uribe had come out of the first critical hours after surgery alive.

Miguel Uribe Turbay

A Troubled History of Political Violence

Colombia has a rich history of political assassinations, with remnants of past tragedies like Luis Carlos Galán's assassination in 1989. Uribe's own family has been touched by violence—his mother, Diana Turbay, was kidnapped and murdered in 1991 by Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel. His politics have been defined by a dedication to security and order, making this attack all the more compelling.


What's Next?

As Uribe battles for his life, Colombia is at a turning point. The attack highlights the ongoing risks to political leaders and raises serious questions about security arrangements before the 2026 presidential elections. As probes continue, the country eagerly awaits news of Uribe's condition and the reasons for the attack.

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