Miguel Uribe, a senator and presidential hopeful, succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained during a campaign rally, igniting discussions about political violence in Colombia.
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Passes Away Following Gunshot Injuries
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Passes Away Following Gunshot Injuries
Tragic incident claims the life of a rising political figure in Colombia two months after a targeted attack.
Colombian senator and aspiring presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe, has died from injuries resulting from a shooting that occurred on June 7. The 39-year-old was shot in Bogotá during a campaign rally, where he was targeted with three bullets—two to the head and one to the leg. His wife, María Claudia Tarazona, confirmed the sad news on social media, describing Uribe as "the love of my life."
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, although authorities have arrested a 15-year-old suspect for attempted murder. This incident has garnered attention and sparked outrage, as images of vigil gatherings have flooded social media as a show of solidarity. Uribe was receiving treatment at the Santa Fe clinic, where he had undergone multiple surgeries. Despite public prayers and support from thousands, including silent marches, he ultimately lost his battle.
Uribe had been a senator since 2022 and was vying for his party's nomination for the upcoming 2026 presidential election when tragedy struck. The attack revives haunting memories of Colombia's fraught history during the 1980s and 1990s, a time when numerous political figures were assassinated. Uribe's own mother, a journalist, was infamously kidnapped and killed by a powerful drug lord group, a story he frequently referenced as motivation for his political ambitions.
