Colombian Senator Shot During Campaign Rally: A Nation Remembers Its Violent Past

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a pre-candidate for president, was critically wounded in a shooting during a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. A 15-year-old was arrested at the scene with a weapon allegedly purchased in the United States. The incident has shocked the nation and raised concerns about political violence in the country. "Uribe remains hospitalized in critical condition, with little response to treatment," reported Stephanie Rodrigues, a journalist featured in the video. The shooting has evoked memories of Colombia's dark past, marked by assassinations of prominent political figures such as Jorge Eliécer Gaitán in 1948. The Colombian government has offered a reward of nearly R$4 million for information leading to the identification of those behind the attack. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges facing Colombia as it navigates its political landscape. The investigation is ongoing.