The attempted assassination of Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay has raised alarms about the resurgence of political violence in Colombia. Uribe was shot during a campaign event, leaving him in critical condition. This incident has drawn parallels to a dark era in Colombian history marked by the murders of political figures and rampant violence. Analysts note that such attacks aim to evoke fear and reshape political dynamics. Despite past efforts for peace, the recent attack signals troubling times ahead for Colombian politics and governance.
"It's a very difficult time. We're going back to the worst moments of violence that our country has known," said Andres Barrios, a friend of Uribe's.
"Symbolically, it draws on the memory of a whole generation of Colombians who grew up at a time when violence was used as a tool at the height of politics," explained Elizabeth Dickinson.
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