Colombia Presidential candidate shot in head: Miguel Uribe undergoes successful initial surgery; condition 'grave', say medics
Sunday, 8 June 2025 () Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe is in critical condition after being shot at a Bogota rally, prompting national outrage and candlelight vigils. The 39-year-old senator underwent urgent surgery, with his family requesting prayers as authorities investigate the attack's motive. Politicians across the spectrum condemned the violence, while international figures like Marco Rubio criticized the political climate.
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT — Colombian presidential candidate and senator Miguel Uribe was shot in the head during a live campaign rally in Bogotá. The shocking moment was caught on camera as gunfire erupted mid-speech, leaving the crowd in panic. Authorities have arrested a 15-year-old suspect...
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Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay shot at a rally in Bogotá.
Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after the attack, which is being..
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Colombian senator and 2026 presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe was critically injured in a violent shooting in Bogotá — one of the most shocking political attacks in decades. Son of the late..