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09-06-2025
Colombian presidential candidate and senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, is in critical condition after being shot three times—twice in the head—during a campaign rally in Bogotá. A 15-year-old suspect, arrested with a 9mm handgun after being shot in the leg during pursuit, is under investigation. Uribe underwent head and thigh procedures and remains in intensive care. The attack, condemned across Colombia’s political spectrum and internationally, has intensified concerns over rising political tensions and echoes of the country’s violent past. Uribe, a right-wing critic of President Gustavo Petro and member of the Centro Democrático party, announced his 2026 presidential bid in October. Authorities offered a 3bn peso reward for information on any orchestrators; the suspect’s motive is unclear.
Entities: Miguel Uribe Turbay, Bogotá, Colombia, Gustavo Petro, Centro Democrático • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-06-2025
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a right-leaning 2026 presidential hopeful, is recovering after neurosurgery and a vascular procedure following an assassination attempt during a Bogota rally, where he was shot twice in the head and once in the knee. A 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene; two bystanders were also wounded. The government offered a reward and deployed security forces to investigate, while President Gustavo Petro condemned the violence and canceled a trip abroad. International and domestic figures denounced the attack, including the U.S. Secretary of State and regional leaders. Uribe Turbay, who announced his candidacy in March, is the son of a journalist killed in 1991. His wife said he “fought the first battle” and remains in critical recovery.
Entities: Miguel Uribe Turbay, Bogota, Gustavo Petro, Colombian government, U.S. Secretary of State • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-06-2025
Colombian presidential candidate and senator Miguel Uribe, 39, of the right-wing Democratic Center party, was shot during a campaign event in a Bogotá park in the Fontibon neighborhood. His party called the attack serious but provided no details on his condition. Social media videos showed him bleeding, possibly from a head wound. A suspect was taken into custody, according to Bogotá’s mayor. Reuters contributed to the report.
Entities: Miguel Uribe, Democratic Center party, Bogotá, Fontibon neighborhood, Bogotá mayor • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-06-2025
Colombian presidential candidate and senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, was shot at close range during a campaign event in Bogota’s Fontibon area and is in critical condition after neurosurgical and vascular procedures on his head and left thigh. His wife said he survived initial surgery but remains in intensive care. Two others were injured. A 15-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene with a firearm and is being treated for a leg wound. Authorities are offering a $730,000 reward and investigating who ordered the attack, as well as potential security failures. Uribe Turbay, the right-wing Democratic Center Party’s candidate for the May 2026 election, has drawn widespread support and condemnation of the attack from Colombian and international leaders.
Entities: Miguel Uribe Turbay, Bogota, Fontibon, Democratic Center Party, Colombian authorities • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-06-2025
Colombian presidential hopeful and opposition senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, was shot twice in the head at a Bogotá campaign event, allegedly by a 15-year-old hired hitman who was arrested at the scene. President Gustavo Petro revealed Uribe’s security detail was inexplicably reduced from seven to three on the day of the attack and called for an investigation. Uribe’s lawyer says he made over 20 requests this year for increased protection. Uribe remains in extremely serious condition after surgery. Police said the suspect carried a 9mm pistol legally purchased in Arizona in 2020. Authorities offered a 3bn peso reward for information, and security for all presidential candidates has been increased. Uribe comes from a prominent political family and is a vocal critic of Petro.
Entities: Miguel Uribe Turbay, Gustavo Petro, Bogotá, Colombian National Police, presidential campaign security • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
