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Al Bawaba
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe shot at campaign event
Published June 8th, 2025 - 06:42 GMT Despite sharing a surname, the senator and the ex-president are not related. ALBAWABA- A wave of shock and concern swept across Colombia on Saturday as Senator Miguel Uribe, a rising conservative figure and likely 2026 presidential candidate, was shot during a campaign gathering in Bogotá's Fontibón district. Also Read On its way to Gaza, the freedom flotilla faces unseen challenges Uribe, 39, affiliated with the opposition Democratic Center party, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe, is now hospitalized in critical condition, according to his wife, María Claudia Tarazona, who shared that he is 'fighting for his life' in a message posted to his X account. BREAKING 🔴 Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has been shot in Bogotá and is in critical condition. — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) June 8, 2025 Despite sharing a surname, the senator and the ex-president are not related. The incident occurred as Uribe addressed supporters in a public park, when assailants reportedly approached from behind and opened fire, according to a party statement. As reported by Reuters, bystander footage circulating on social media shows Uribe bleeding from the head and receiving immediate aid from attendees. While the Democratic Center condemned the 'serious attack,' it provided no specific update on the senator's condition. Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody and authorities are probing whether additional individuals were involved. He visited Uribe at the hospital and pledged full investigative support. President Gustavo Petro resonated with Uribe's family on X, expressing deep sorrow: 'I don't know how to ease your pain. It is the pain of a mother lost and a homeland.' Later that evening, Petro revealed in a public address that the alleged shooter is a minor. He stressed that the investigation would now turn to uncovering who may have orchestrated the attack. 'For now, all we have are hypotheses,' Petro said, also promising a review of the security measures in place at the event. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Right-wing Colombian presidential candidate shot at rally
A Colombian senator and presidential candidate was shot on Saturday in Bogotá, the government and his campaign said. Miguel Uribe, 39, was hosting a campaign event in a public park in the Fontibon neighborhood when "armed subjects shot him in the back." His party described the attack as serious but didn't go into detail about his condition. Who Is Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, Former Marxist Guerrilla And Country's First Leftist Leader? He is a member of the opposition right-wing Democratic Center party, founded by former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe. The party called the attack "an unacceptable act of violence." Read On The Fox News App Fbi's Kash Patel Vows 'You're Going To Know Everything We Know' About Trump Assassination Attempt Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Uribe after the attack covered in blood with a possible head wound as people attempt to stem the bleeding. A suspect was taken into custody, Bogotá's mayor said, according to Colombia Reports. Reuters contributed to this report. Original article source: Right-wing Colombian presidential candidate shot at rally
Washington Post
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Former Colombian President Uribe denies bribery and witness tampering charges in historic trial
BOGOTA, Colombia — Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on Monday denied charges of bribery and witness tampering as he made his opening statement in the first criminal trial of a former president in the country's history. Speaking to a judge in the capital, Bogota, Uribe said that he would prove that the charges against him 'are politically motivated.'
