Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot at campaign event
# Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot at campaign event
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Colombian senator Miguel Uribe, a leading opposition figure and presidential hopeful, remains in critical condition after being shot twice during a campaign event in Bogota. Authorities have arrested a 15-year-old suspect, and President Gustavo Petro has vowed to find all those responsible. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation and raised concerns about political violence in Colombia. ([CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/07/americas/colombian-presidential-candidate-uribe-shot-bogota-intl-latam))

*Image: [AFP/Getty Images](https://www.gettyimages.com)*
_Alt text: Miguel Uribe is transported in an ambulance after being shot._
## What Happened
– Uribe, 39, was shot twice on Saturday afternoon in Bogota’s Fontibon district.
– The suspect, a 15-year-old boy, was arrested at the scene with a Glock pistol.
– Video footage showed Uribe giving a speech before shots rang out; he was rushed to hospital and underwent neurosurgery and an operation on his left thigh.
– As of Monday, Uribe remains in critical condition with little response to medical interventions.
## Political and Public Response
– President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack, vowing: “No resource should be spared, not a single peso or a single moment of energy, to find the mastermind … Wherever they live, whether in Colombia or abroad.”
– Petro suggested organized crime may be involved and called for an independent investigation.
– Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo said Uribe’s condition is stable but still critical.
– Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez Suárez announced a $730,000 reward for information leading to those responsible.
– US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the attack “a direct threat to democracy.”
– Uribe’s Democratic Center party called the shooting “an unacceptable act of violence.”
## Background: A Political Family
– Uribe is the grandson of former President Julio César Turbay Ayala and son of journalist Diana Turbay, who was killed during a rescue operation in 1991.
– He entered the Senate in 2022 and is a prominent right-wing figure, championing security and foreign investment.
– In October 2024, he announced his presidential bid from the site where his mother was killed, stating: “I could have grown up seeking revenge, but I decided to do the right thing: forgive, but never forget.”
## International Condemnation
– The attack was condemned by the Colombian government, opposition, former presidents, and world leaders.
– “This act of violence is an attack not only against the senator’s personal integrity, but also against democracy, freedom of thought, and the legitimate exercise of politics in Colombia,” the Presidency said.
– Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa and at least four former Colombian presidents issued statements of support.

*Image: [Ivan Valencia/AP](https://apnews.com)*
_Alt text: People hold candles during a vigil outside the Santa Fe hospital where Miguel Uribe is being treated._
## Video: The Moment of the Attack
## Conclusion
The attack on Miguel Uribe has reignited fears of political violence in Colombia as the country approaches its 2026 presidential election. Authorities continue to investigate, and leaders across the political spectrum have called for unity and a rejection of violence.
**Source:** [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/07/americas/colombian-presidential-candidate-uribe-shot-bogota-intl-latam)
**Internal Link:** [Read our earlier report on Colombia’s political turmoil here.](https://www.realnewshub.com/colombia-political-turmoil-2024)
**Meta Description:** Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe remains in critical condition after being shot at a campaign event in Bogota. Authorities have arrested a 15-year-old suspect. The attack has drawn condemnation and raised concerns about political violence ahead of the 2026 election.