Miguel Uribe Turbay's life hangs in the balance following an assassination attempt that has unearthed Colombia's violent past. The shocking event has prompted widespread demonstrations in solidarity with the senator.
Colombian Senator in Grave Condition After Assassination Attempt
Colombian Senator in Grave Condition After Assassination Attempt
A 39-year-old politician was shot in Bogota, sparking national outcry and protests.
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay remains in "extremely critical condition" after being shot in the head ten days ago. Following a life-saving emergency procedure aimed at halting a brain bleed, his wife has made an emotional plea for prayer and support from the public. The incident, which occurred on June 7, has reverberated throughout the nation as thousands gathered for silent protests, honoring the senator and expressing their outrage.
Outside Santa Fe hospital, María Claudia Tarazona spoke to the media about her husband's struggles. "Miguel continues to fight for his life like never before," she said, urging Colombians to send their love and prayers, which she believes are vital for his recovery.
The conservative senator was reported to have been shot three times during a public event in a middle-class neighborhood of Bogota. Authorities have arrested a teenage suspect who was apprehended while attempting to flee the scene. The 15-year-old is facing charges of attempted murder but has denied the allegations. Additionally, law enforcement has detained an adult accused of supplying the firearm to the shooter, along with another suspect allegedly involved in providing logistical support for the attack.
As police investigators look into the motives behind the attack and any potential masterminds involved, the shocking incident has awoken memories of Colombia's troubled history during the 1980s and 90s, a period marked by violence against political figures. Uribe Turbay's family is no stranger to this dark chapter; his mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was tragically kidnapped and killed by drug lord-affiliated groups in a botched rescue attempt decades ago.
This brutal event has raised alarm across Colombia, where political violence remains a stark reality, drawing attention to the vulnerable state of public figures in a country still grappling with its past. The investigation into the attack continues, as the nation watches closely hoping for Uribe's recovery.
