US EditionColombian Presidential Hopeful Miguel Uribe in Critical Condition After Bogotá Shooting
- Colombian Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a campaign event on Saturday in a public park in Bogotá's Fontibón neighborhood.
- The attack happened during Uribe's 2025 campaign for the presidency as a candidate representing the Democratic Center party, which was established by ex-President Álvaro Uribe.
- Uribe sustained two gunshot wounds and was admitted in critical condition at Santa Fe Clinic while a 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
- Colombia's government offered a reward to capture those responsible; President Gustavo Petro canceled a trip to France and promised "complete transparency" in the investigation.
- The shooting triggered national and international condemnation, an investigation into possible bodyguard failures, and highlighted tensions ahead of Colombia's May 31, 2026 presidential election.
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So far doctors and family have reported that their condition is critical after emergency surgery
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