Miguel Uribe Shooting: Colombia Presidential Candidate Critical
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribes is in critical condition after a shooting in Bogotá, sparking immediate condemnation and igniting concerns about political violence. Authorities have arrested one person, and the inquiry into the attack is underway. Senator Uribes,a prominent right-wing figure,was targeted during a rally,sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. The incident has drawn strong reactions, with President Gustavo Petro denouncing the shooting as an assault on democracy. U.S. secretary of State Marco Rubio has also weighed in, highlighting the threat the attack poses and the need for de-escalation. This brazen act has elevated tensions ahead of the upcoming elections.For detailed developments, News Directory 3 offers the latest news. Discover what’s next as authorities seek to uncover the motive and prevent further escalation.
Colombian Senator Uribes Shot at Bogotá Rally
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribes, a right-wing candidate for president in the upcoming elections, was wounded in a shooting in Bogotá. The 39-year-old is in critical condition, and one individual has been arrested in connection with the incident, which the government is calling an attack.
The incident occurred during a rally where numerous gunshots were fired at the politician.Videos circulating on social media show Uribes collapsing, bleeding, and receiving assistance from his staff near a white car.
Medical personnel reported that Uribes sustained three gunshot wounds, including two to the head and one to the knee. Bogotá Mayor Carlos Galán stated that Uribes underwent urgent surgery, raising concerns about the quality of care.
President Gustavo Petro’s management has strongly condemned the attack. In a statement, the president’s office described the shooting as ”an act of violence not only against the physical integrity of the senator but against democracy, freedom of thought, and legitimate exercise of politics in Colombia.”
“Violence can never be the way… I sincerely hope that (Uribes) is well and out of danger,” Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia said.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also reacted to the attempted assassination of Senator Miguel Uribes, a candidate for the Colombian presidentials of 2026, after he was shot at while holding a rally in Bogota.Rubio contacted President Gustavo Petro, asking him to “mitigate the incendiary rhetoric and protect Colombian officials,” adding that the attack is “a threat to democracy and the result of the violent rhetoric of the left coming from the highest levels of the Colombian government.”
What’s next
the investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind the attack and identify any additional individuals involved. The incident has heightened political tensions in Colombia as the country prepares for upcoming elections, raising concerns about political violence and the safety of candidates.