Colombia senator 'fighting for his life,' wife says outside hospital, as protesters show support
The wife of the Colombian senator shot and wounded is asking for prayers for his recovery. "Miguel is still fighting for his life," said María Claudia Tarazona, wife of Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, on Sunday outside the hospital where he's being attended. (AP video by Marko Alvarez)
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The wife of the Colombian senator shot and wounded is asking for prayers for his recovery. "Miguel is still fighting for his life," said María Claudia Tarazona, wife of Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, on Sunday outside the hospital where he's being attended. (AP video by Marko Alvarez)
