Colombian Sen Miguel Uribe Turbay has died, weeks after campaign rally shooting in Bogota
His wife, María Claudia Tarazona, confirmed the 39-year-old's death early Monday.
Uribe Turbay was critically wounded on June 7 during a campaign rally in the country's capital, suffering gunshot wounds to the head and leg. He underwent emergency surgery and remained hospitalised in intensive care until his death.
A teenage suspect was arrested at the scene, and authorities have since detained several others.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about political violence in the country.
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