Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential contender, was critically injured during a campaign rally in Bogota when he was shot, allegedly by a teenager. Following the incident, Uribe's wife urged the public to pray for him as he underwent critical surgery. Colombian authorities are investigating the attack, with Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez offering a significant reward for information regarding possible accomplices. The event has been condemned by both local leaders and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the grave implications it has for democracy in Colombia.
Miguel is fighting for his life, his wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, tweeted, urging Colombians to pray for him.
Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez vowed to deploy all their capabilities to see if more than just one person was involved in the attack.
President Gustavo Petro said, Respect life, that's the red line, following the serious nature of the attack.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the shooting as a direct threat to democracy, strongly condemning the attempted assassination.
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