Colombian senator Miguel Uribe, 39, passed away from injuries he received during a shooting on June 7, a tragedy that has reverberated through the nation. The senator was attacked at a campaign rally in Bogotá, where he was struck by three bullets—two to the head and another to the leg. His wife, María Claudia Tarazona, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, paying tribute to him as "the love of my life" and a dedicated father.
A 15-year-old suspect was quickly apprehended at the scene of the crime and has since been charged with attempted murder. However, the reasons behind the shooting remain unclear, with additional arrests made in relation to assisting the shooter. Miguel Uribe had been a senator since 2022 and was actively campaigning for his party’s nomination for the 2026 presidential election at the time of the attack.
After the shooting, Uribe faced numerous complications, including bleeding to the central nervous system, requiring multiple surgeries in a Bogotá clinic. His wife had been calling for prayer and support from the public, who responded with vigils and silent marches, expressing solidarity with Uribe's family.
The incident recalls a dark chapter in Colombia's history, reminiscent of the violence during the 1980s and 90s when political figures were often targeted. Notably, Uribe's own mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was tragically kidnapped and killed in 1990 by drug lords demanding changes to U.S. extradition policies—a painful legacy that Uribe carried throughout his political career.
