Miguel Uribe, the Colombian senator and a potential presidential candidate, has been hospitalized in extremely critical condition after being shot in the head during a campaign event in Bogota. The shooting occurred on June 7 and led to Uribe undergoing multiple emergency surgeries due to serious complications, including cerebral edema and inter-cerebral bleeding. His wife has appealed to the public for prayers amidst nationwide marches advocating for peace. The incident has drawn attention to Colombia's violent political history, with three suspects arrested including a minor believed to be the shooter.
The Santa Fe Foundation hospital reported that Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head during a rally, is in extremely critical condition after emergency surgery.
Uribe's wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, called for mass prayers from Colombians, emphasizing the severity of his condition as crucial.
The shooting of Uribe recalls a dark period in Colombia's history marked by candidate assassinations linked to armed conflict and political violence.
Marches and vigils for peace and Uribe's health have been organized across the country in response to the shooting.
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