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2 days ago
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Did you know? Miguel Uribe's mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was kidnapped by Pablo Escobar & killed in rescue attempt
Miguel Uribe – the Columbian presidential candidate who was shot thrice, two times in his head – is the son of journalist Diana Turbay who suffered a painful fate at the hands of drug lord Pablo Escobar and was ultimately killed during a botched rescue mission. As Uribe continues to battle for his life, here's the story of his mother. Colombian Sen Miguel Uribe Turbay, a possible candidate in the country's presidential election next year, was a union leader and businessman linked to the Liberal Party. Uribe comes from a prominent family, as his mother was a known journalist, Diana Turbay. She was the daughter of former Colombian president Julio Cesar Turbay. Diana Turbay was the founder of news magazine Hoy x Hoy, which was known for its stance to not sensationalise violence, a rare find in Columbia in those days. On August 30, 1990, Turbay along with five other journalists and cameraman Richard Becerra were kidnapped when they were tricked to supposedly interview members of a gang linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar. 'She was kidnapped by Escobar to put pressure on the then president, César Gaviria, to overturn the extradition agreement with the United States,' as per Inter American Press Association. According to TIME, 'A TV journalist, she imprudently walked into an Escobar trap, taking a film crew with her. Turbay, 40, was killed during a raid by government security forces.' Turbay was shot during a failed police operation that was intended to rescue her. The journalist 'died on January 25, 1991 in a police operation in which she received a deadly gunshot wound to the back' as per the Inter American Press Association. Miguel Uribe, a prominent Colombian right-wing presidential candidate, was shot during a campaign event in Bogota. Thirty-nine-year-old Senator Miguel Uribe was speaking to supporters in the capital when a gunman shot him twice in the head and once in the knee before being detained. A security guard managed to detain the suspected attacker, a minor who is believed to be 15 years old. He has successfully undergone initial surgery, the city's mayor said Sunday. Uribe was airlifted to hospital in "critical condition" and underwent a "neurosurgical" and "peripheral vascular procedure," the Santa Fe Clinic in Bogota confirmed.
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First Post
2 days ago
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Colombian presidential candidate shot in head: Attack recalls tragic fate of mother who was killed by Pablo Escobar
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in the head during a campaign event in Bogotá and is fighting for his life, his wife confirmed. The attack has drawn parallels with the fate of his mother, journalist Diana Turbay, who was killed in 1991 after being kidnapped by a gang linked to Pablo Escobar. read more Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot three times—twice in the head—during a campaign event in a park in Bogotá on Saturday. He is currently fighting for his life, his wife Maria Claudia Tarazona confirmed. Local media reported that a 15-year-old boy was arrested at the scene. Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the arrest and said authorities are investigating if others were involved. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Uribe comes from a prominent Colombian family. His mother, Diana Turbay, was a journalist and the daughter of Colombia's 25th president, Julio César Turbay. In 1990, she was kidnapped by a gang working for drug lord Pablo Escobar and died during a failed rescue attempt. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Who was Diana Turbay? Diana Turbay was born in 1950 and was a respected journalist known for her sharp reporting and human touch. She founded and led the news magazine Hoy x Hoy and stood out for avoiding sensationalism during a time of intense violence in Colombia. Hace 33 años perdí a mi mamá, Diana Turbay y hoy a pesar del tiempo que ha pasado, mi mamá ha sido mi motivación y ejemplo para trabajar por nuestro país. Me enseñó que los principios no se negocian y el valor de la integridad. Como periodista fue fiel a la verdad y creyente de… — Miguel Uribe (@MiguelUribeT) January 25, 2024 In August 1990, she left Bogotá with a group of journalists to interview a guerrilla leader known as 'Cura Pérez.' But it was a trap. The supposed guerrillas were members of Los Priscos, a criminal group tied to Pablo Escobar. The aim was to kidnap public figures and pressure the Colombian government to stop extraditing drug traffickers to the US. Diana was held in captivity for nearly five months in the hills near Medellín. She reportedly remained calm, wrote letters to her family, and urged the government not to use force for her release. On January 25, 1991, a police rescue mission ended in tragedy. Diana was hit by a bullet during the operation and died shortly after surgery. It remains unclear whether the fatal shot came from her captors or the rescuers. Her family had opposed a forceful rescue, fearing exactly this outcome. Her story was later told in Gabriel García Márquez's News of a Kidnapping. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
Mother Of Colombian Leader Shot In Head Was Kidnapped By Pablo Escobar
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot three times, twice in the head, during a campaign event in a Bogota park on Saturday. A 15-year-old boy was arrested at the scene, according to local media. Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed the arrest and said authorities are investigating possible accomplices. The motive behind the attack is unknown. Mr Uribe's wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, said he is "fighting for his life." Mr Uribe belongs to a well-known Colombian family. His father was a union leader and businessman tied to the Liberal Party. His mother, Diana Turbay, a journalist, was kidnapped in 1990 by a group working under drug lord Pablo Escobar and died in a failed rescue attempt. Who Was Diana Turbay? Born on March 9, 1950, in Bogota, Diana Turbay was the daughter of Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala, Colombia's 25th president. She founded and directed the news magazine Hoy x Hoy and was known for her sharp questions, deep empathy, and refusal to sensationalise violence, a rarity in Colombia's media at the time. Story Of Diana Turbay In Colombia's blood-soaked history of drug cartels and political turmoil, few stories are as symbolic as that of Diana Turbay, a courageous journalist, the daughter of a former president, and a casualty in Pablo Escobar's brutal war with the state. On January 25, 1991, Diana, just 40, died from a gunshot wound during a botched rescue mission. She had been held hostage for nearly five months by operatives of the Medellin Cartel, Colombia's most feared criminal empire, run by Escobar. But her story, and the events leading to her death, began long before that tragic day. The Deadly Assignment In August 1990, Diana set out on what she believed would be a landmark interview with a guerrilla leader known as "Cura Perez," a high-ranking figure in the ELN (National Liberation Army). Accompanied by five other journalists and a cameraman, she left Bogota and headed into Antioquia's rugged mountains. Hace 33 años perdí a mi mamá, Diana Turbay y hoy a pesar del tiempo que ha pasado, mi mamá ha sido mi motivación y ejemplo para trabajar por nuestro país. Me enseñó que los principios no se negocian y el valor de la integridad. Como periodista fue fiel a la verdad y creyente de… — Miguel Uribe (@MiguelUribeT) January 25, 2024 The interview was a trap. The supposed guerrillas were actually members of Los Priscos, a brutal gang working directly under Pablo Escobar. Their mission was to kidnap prominent Colombians to pressure the government into stopping extradition to the United States, Escobar's most feared outcome. Diana was now one of Escobar's pawns. Months In Captivity She was held at a remote ranch in Copacabana, north of Medellin. Fellow hostage Richard Becerra, a cameraman, was also detained with her. Reports say she was treated "humanely" by her captors. She managed to smuggle out letters, encouraged the release of another journalist, and reportedly asked authorities not to use force. She won the respect of even those who guarded her. But time was running out. The Fatal Rescue On January 25, 1991, Colombian police, acting on intelligence, launched a rescue operation without informing her family. What happened next was tragic. In the crossfire, Diana was hit in the back. The bullet damaged vital organs. She was rushed to a hospital in Medellin but died shortly after undergoing emergency surgery. It was never confirmed whether the fatal shot came from her captors or the police, but the operation was widely condemned. Her family had pleaded against a forced rescue, fearing exactly this outcome. Her death is chronicled in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's News of a Kidnapping.
