Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot, Condition Critical

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

BOGOTÁ, — Colombian opposition senator and 2026 presidential candidate Miguel Uribe is in critical condition after being shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá, sparking national concern and international condemnation.

The 39-year-old senator from the conservative Democratic Centre party was hosting a public campaign event in the Fontibón neighborhood when he was shot in the back. Video footage widely shared online shows Uribe bleeding and receiving emergency aid at the scene.

Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that a suspect, reportedly a minor, has been arrested. President Gustavo Petro condemned the shooting and called for a full inquiry, promising to examine possible failures in campaign security protocols.

Petro expressed solidarity with Uribe’s family, referencing the senator’s personal history—his mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was kidnapped and killed during a 1990 rescue attempt by forces confronting drug lord Pablo Escobar’s cartel.

The attempted assassination has drawn swift international attention. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement denouncing the attack and criticizing President Petro’s “inflammatory rhetoric,” which he claimed has contributed to a climate of political hostility in Colombia.

Miguel Uribe, who is not related to former President Álvaro Uribe, has been a leading voice in the conservative opposition and a prominent contender in the 2026 presidential race. His campaign has focused on public safety, anti-corruption, and economic reform.

President Petro announced that investigations will explore all possible motives behind the attack, stating that “for now, there is nothing more than hypothesis.” He also emphasized the need to review national security measures for political figures during the ongoing election cycle.

As the nation awaits further updates on Uribe’s condition, the incident has intensified political tensions and raised alarm over security ahead of Colombia’s 2026 elections.

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