Colombian Presidential Candidate Shot in Assassination Attempt

Colombian Presidential Candidate Shot in Assassination Attempt Bogota, Colombia – June 8, 2025 - A shocking assassination attempt on Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay unfolded today, leaving the nation in shock. Video footage circulating online captures the moment Uribe Turbay was shot while addressing a crowd. The attack occurred during a public appearance in an undisclosed location in Colombia. The video shows the candidate falling to the ground as shots are fired. Uribe Turbay, a prominent figure in the Conservative Democratic Center party, was immediately rushed to a nearby clinic for emergency treatment. He was later transferred to the Fundación Santa Fe Hospital, where his condition is reported as critical. A statement released by Uribe Turbay's party strongly condemned the attack, calling it an "unacceptable act of violence." The statement did not provide further details about the candidate's condition or the ongoing investigation. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern across Colombia, raising questions about political security and the safety of candidates in the upcoming election. Authorities are investigating the shooting and working to apprehend those responsible. The nation waits anxiously for updates on Uribe Turbay's condition and the progress of the investigation.