Colombian Senator Shot During Campaign Event: Fighting for His Life

Colombian Senator Fighting for Life After Shooting Bogota, Colombia – Colombian Senator and presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is battling for his life after a shocking attack on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. The 39-year-old member of the Democratic Center party was addressing supporters in a public park when he was shot twice in the head. The incident, captured on video circulating widely on social media, has sent shockwaves through Colombia and internationally. "The shooting, which was caught on video, has shaken Colombia, evoking the political violence of previous decades." said a local news reporter. Authorities quickly apprehended a 15-year-old suspect at the scene, though their motive remains unclear. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation, including a statement from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated, "The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe." The world watches with bated breath as Senator Uribe fights for his life and the investigation unfolds. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges facing Colombia's political landscape.