Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe dies two months after being shot
Summary
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe died two months after being shot at a campaign rally in Bogotá. He was hit in the head and leg during the attack, and a 15-year-old suspect has been arrested. Uribe was running for his party's nomination for the 2026 presidential election.Key Facts
- Miguel Uribe was a Colombian senator aiming to run for president in 2026.
- He was shot on June 7, 2023, during a campaign event in Bogotá.
- Uribe was injured by three bullets, with two hitting his head.
- A 15-year-old suspect was arrested for the shooting and charged with attempted murder.
- The motive behind the attack is still not clear.
- Uribe had been a senator since 2022.
- His mother, Diana Turbay, was kidnapped and killed in 1990 by Los Extraditables, a group linked to drug lords.
- Many Colombians participated in vigils and rallies, showing support for Uribe after the attack.
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