Bogotá Teen Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Senator Uribe

A 14-year-old boy in Bogotá, Colombia, is facing charges of attempted murder and illegal weapons possession after allegedly shooting Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay. The incident occurred recently, and the young man, who has not been identified due to his age, pleaded not guilty during a court appearance. Nicoll Buitrago, a reporter for Noticias Caracol, reported live from outside the medical center where the young man is being held, stating, "At this time, the young man, only 14 years old, has not accepted the charges for the two crimes: attempted homicide and illegal possession of weapons." The Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF) is involved, ensuring the teenager's rights are upheld throughout the legal process. The ICBF has stated that they are working to guarantee all of the young man's rights and that under the juvenile justice system, he could face a sentence of 2 to 8 years in a specialized center. The case highlights the complexities of juvenile justice and the need for a balanced approach to both accountability and rehabilitation.