Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally
Summary
A Colombian presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay, was shot and is in critical condition after an attack at a campaign rally in Bogota. Police have arrested a 15-year-old suspect. The attack has drawn condemnation from political figures both in Colombia and internationally.Key Facts
- Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 39-year-old Colombian senator and presidential candidate, was shot during a campaign event in Bogota.
- He was reportedly shot three times, including twice in the head.
- A 15-year-old suspect was arrested by police at the scene of the shooting.
- Uribe's condition is critical, and he is currently receiving medical treatment.
- The attack has been condemned by various leaders, including Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- Uribe belongs to the Centro Democratico party and is known as a right-wing critic of Colombia's current government.
- The motivation behind the shooting remains unknown.
- Miguel Uribe comes from a well-known political family in Colombia.
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