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Colombian senator and presidential hopeful dies 2 months after shooting

Colombian senator and presidential hopeful dies 2 months after shooting

Summary

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe died two months after being shot at a political rally. He was a presidential hopeful and a prominent critic of Colombia's current government. The authorities are investigating the attack, and several people have been detained, though the mastermind behind the shooting remains unknown.

Key Facts

  • Miguel Uribe was a Colombian senator and presidential candidate.
  • He was shot at a political rally in June and died after two months in the hospital.
  • Uribe was shot three times, including twice in the head.
  • A teenage suspect was arrested at the scene, and others have been detained.
  • The motive for the attack is still unclear.
  • Uribe's mother, Diana Turbay, also died in violence related to drug trafficking.
  • Uribe was a member of the conservative Democratic Center party.
  • His death has drawn reactions from Colombian and international leaders.
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