Colombian Presidential Hopeful Miguel Uribe Shot in Bogota in Shocking Attack
Today, I want to talk about a deeply unsettling and heartbreaking event that’s rocked Colombia and drawn global attention — the shocking shooting of Senator Miguel Uribe, a prominent presidential hopeful, in Bogota.
Miguel Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator from the Centro Democrático party, had publicly announced his intentions to run in the 2026 presidential elections. Known for his firm opposition stance and his connection to one of Colombia’s most influential political parties, Uribe was attending a campaign event in the Fontibon district of the capital when he was shot in the back by armed individuals. The incident took place around 5 p.m. and has since shaken the political landscape of the country.
Immediate reports confirm that he was rushed to emergency care, and while his exact medical condition has not been fully disclosed, the response from the public and political community has been swift and loud. The alleged attacker has been detained, but the damage — both physical and symbolic — has already been done.
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This attack isn’t just about one man being harmed. It's a direct assault on democracy in Colombia. The government has called it an intolerable act of violence, and even President Gustavo Petro extended his solidarity to Uribe’s family, acknowledging the deep pain this has caused. His words — “It is the pain of a mother lost, and of a wounded homeland” — refer poignantly to the fact that Uribe’s own mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was killed in a 1991 rescue mission after being kidnapped by the Medellin cartel. This traumatic history only deepens the emotional impact of the attack.
Centro Democrático strongly condemned the shooting, labeling it not just a political attack but an affront to freedom and the democratic spirit of Colombia. They emphasized that such violence poses a real threat to open political discourse and the rights of candidates to engage freely with the public.
The international community has also voiced its concern. The UN Human Rights Office in Bogota called for a thorough investigation and stressed the importance of maintaining a political environment free from fear. Leaders from across Latin America, including Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, have publicly condemned the violence and expressed support for Uribe and his family.
Right now, Colombia is once again at a crossroads. The wounds of past political violence are still fresh, and this attack revives fears that the country might slide backward into an era of political instability. Regardless of one's political leanings, violence should never be a tool in the democratic process.
This developing story will continue to evolve, but one thing is already clear — the nation must come together to reject violence and defend its democratic principles. Let’s hope justice is swift, and that this tragic moment becomes a rallying cry for unity, not division.
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