Colombian candidate Miguel Uribe shot at rally

Colombia:  Senator Miguel Uribe, a prominent right wing opposition figure and a leading candidate for next year’s presidential elections, was critically wounded after being shot three times during a public rally in Bogotá on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The shocking incident unfolded as Uribe addressed supporters in the Colombian capital, sending immediate tremors through the nation’s political landscape.

Initial reports indicate the 39-year-old senator sustained two gunshot wounds to the head and was quickly transported to a hospital, where his condition remains critical. The site of the attack, a campaign event area in Bogotá, now stands as a stark visual reminder of the violence; a person was observed holding a campaign poster for Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay of the opposition Democratic Centre party at the very spot he was shot.

Authorities have confirmed that an individual has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. The Colombian government swiftly and unequivocally condemned the incident, branding it a direct assault.

The nation’s Foreign Minister expressed strong disapproval on social media, stating that “violence can never be the way” and offering heartfelt prayers for Senator Uribe’s recovery. This grave attack occurs at a particularly sensitive moment for Colombia. With preparations for the upcoming presidential elections already underway, political tensions across the country have been on a noticeable rise.

The shooting of a key candidate now casts a dark shadow over these preparations, raising serious questions about the safety of political figures and the overall stability of the democratic process.