A Colombian presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay, was shot multiple times during a campaign rally in Bogota, with reports indicating he was shot twice in the head. The 39-year-old politician was addressing a small gathering in a park when the incident occurred. A suspect was promptly apprehended by police. Uribe's wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, has urged the public to pray for her husband's recovery, stating, "Miguel is currently fighting for his life. Let us ask God to guide the hands of the doctors who are treating him."
Colombia's Presidential Candidate Shot During Campaign Rally
Colombia's Presidential Candidate Shot During Campaign Rally
A shocking attack on a presidential hopeful raises concerns over safety in Colombian politics.
The Centro Democratico party, to which Uribe belongs, condemned the attack, asserting it threatens not just individual safety but also democratic principles in Colombia. Eyewitness videos captured the moment of the shooting, which sent attendees into chaos, and paramedics indicated he sustained three gunshot wounds. The national administration, led by President Gustavo Petro, firmly denounced the incident as an assault on democracy itself. Uribe declared his candidacy for the upcoming presidential race in October. Hailing from a prominent political lineage, with a history marked by family tragedy, his candidacy represents a significant figure in the nation’s continuing struggle with political violence.
