Colombia, Uribe
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Senator Miguel Uribe, 39, was shot twice in the head at close range by a 15-year-old alleged hitman while campaigning in Bogota on Saturday.
An assassination attempt on presidential candidate Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay shook Colombia on Saturday, reviving painful memories of the political violence that has scarred the nation.
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Christian leaders call for prayer, unity following attack on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe in ColombiaPresidential pre-candidate and senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a political rally in Bogotá on Saturday, in an attack that has been condemned both in the South American country and internationally.
Uribe, 39, who is running in Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, was speaking at a campaign event when he was shot, according to NBC News. He is a member of the conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, of no relation.
Colombia was thrust into a state of uncertainty and fear Monday after an attack on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay left the 39-year-old senator in critical condition, raising alarms about political violence two years ahead of national elections.