On June 7, 2025, politician Miguel Uribe Turbay was gravely injured during a campaign rally in Bogotá when a 15-year-old shooter opened fire, reminiscent of past attacks on Colombian political figures. Doctors have described Uribe's condition as critical following emergency surgery. With elections scheduled for May 31, 2026, this incident reignites fears of a violent era in Colombian history that saw multiple political assassinations in the late 1980s. Many politicians have condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for national unity and swift investigations into a potentially alarming trend.
"The attempt on the life of the conservative Uribe, who hopes to run as presidential candidate in the next elections, has shocked Colombia, which fears that a nightmare from 35 years ago is being revisited."
"His wife said that he is fighting for his life. The campaign is just beginning: the first round of votes will be on May 31, 2026."
"Other politicians have condemned the shooting, calling for immediate investigations, and urging national unity, reminiscent of the violence that plagued previous presidential campaigns in Colombia."
"The events of June 7 are still not entirely clear. Uribe was campaigning in a middle-class neighborhood of the capital when the shooting occurred."
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