Colombian presidential hopeful dies after being shot at campaign event
Uribe Turbay was a senator from the conservative Centro Democrático party, which mourned him in Monday X post. He was 39. His wife, María Claudia Tarazona, confirmed his death, the AP reported.
He was shot on June 7 at a campaign rally in the Fontibón neighborhood of Bogotá and later admitted in critical condition to the Santa Fe Foundation hospital. He had been in intensive care since then, and doctors said at the time that his condition was 'extremely serious.'
After the shooting, authorities arrested a 15-year-old carrying a 9mm Glock pistol, according to the attorney general's office. Uribe Turbay sustained two gunshots, the office said. Two other people were also injured. A motive for the shooting was not yet known.
The incident shone a spotlight on political violence in Colombia ahead of presidential elections that will take place in May 2026. Uribe Turbay, the grandson of former president Julio César Turbay Ayala, had launched an early campaign as a 'pre-candidate' for the election. He was an ally of ironfisted former president Álvaro Uribe, but the two were not related.
In a statement, Centro Democrático praised Uribe Turbay's fight against political violence and said its thoughts were with his loved ones. 'His struggle for life was a test for us, and his passing leaves a void impossible to fill,' the party said. 'Miguel will live forever in our hearts, and his example will continue to guide us.'
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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