Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a candidate from the right-wing Centro Democrático party, was shot while campaigning in Bogotá, raising alarm over political violence in Colombia. Following the shooting, he was hospitalized, with his condition uncertain as officials continue to investigate. Uribe Turbay, whose mother was killed during a kidnapping by a drug cartel, had previously discussed the impact of violence on his life. Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack as an affront to democracy, highlighting the ongoing challenges the country faces in overcoming its violent past.
"This act of violence is an attack on democracy itself." President Gustavo Petro condemned the shooting of senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, emphasizing its implications for the nation.
"I am fighting for my life," wrote Maria Claudia Tarazona, expressing deep concern for her husband Miguel after the shocking attack during his campaign event.
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