Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot in head during rally
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe was shot in Bogota, reported that he was in a local hospital in serious condition. Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, was attacked while addressing a small crowd in a park on Saturday. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect at the scene, local media say. His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, called on nation to pray for his survival. Miguel is currently fighting for his life. Let us ask God to guide the hands of the doctors who are treating him," she said. Show more 09:45
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