Uribe had announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election in October last year.
Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot During Rally, Suspect Detained
Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot latest news: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot multiple times during a campaign event in the capital city, Bogotá, on Saturday. The attack took place while Uribe was addressing a small crowd at a park in the Modelia neighborhood.
According to reports, a 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene. The BBC, citing local media sources, reported that Uribe was critically injured in the attack.
Uribe’s wife, María Claudia Tarazona, was quoted as saying, “Miguel is currently fighting for his life. Let us ask God to guide the hands of the doctors who are treating him.”
His political party, Centro Democrático, has strongly condemned the attack.
According to AFP, paramedics said Uribe was shot in the knee and twice in the head. The incident has sparked outrage and concern across the country.
Videos recorded by bystanders show panic breaking out among the public moments after the shooting.
Uribe had announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election in October last year.
Miguel Uribe Turbay is the son of journalist Diana Turbay, who was tragically killed in 1991 after reportedly being kidnapped by the Medellín Cartel. He is also the grandson of former Colombian President Julio César Turbay Ayala.
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