On June 7, 2025, at a campaign event in Bogotá, Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot in the back by unidentified assailants. The 39-year-old senator, representing the conservative Democratic Center party, was participating in the rally when the attack occurred in Fontibón, a suburb of the capital. His current condition remains unknown.
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Campaign Rally
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Campaign Rally
Senator Miguel Uribe's condition is uncertain after an attack at a political event in Bogotá, raising concerns over violence in Colombia's political landscape.
The Democratic Center party denounced the shooting as “an unacceptable act of violence,” emphasizing that it poses a threat not only to Uribe’s life but also to democracy and political freedom in Colombia. As a candidate for the party's nomination in the upcoming presidential election, Uribe's aspirations have now come under grave threat.
In response to the incident, Colombia's Defense Minister condemned the attack via social media and pledged to reward informants with up to 3 billion Colombian pesos (around $728,000) who provide information leading to the capture of those responsible. The minister noted that he has mobilized military and police forces to address the situation urgently.
President Gustavo Petro extended his sympathies online, stating, “My solidarity with the Uribe family. I don’t know how to ease their pain.” As this story continues to unfold, the focus remains on ensuring political safety and accountability in Colombia.
Additional reporting from Simón Posada in Bogotá has contributed to this story’s development.
In response to the incident, Colombia's Defense Minister condemned the attack via social media and pledged to reward informants with up to 3 billion Colombian pesos (around $728,000) who provide information leading to the capture of those responsible. The minister noted that he has mobilized military and police forces to address the situation urgently.
President Gustavo Petro extended his sympathies online, stating, “My solidarity with the Uribe family. I don’t know how to ease their pain.” As this story continues to unfold, the focus remains on ensuring political safety and accountability in Colombia.
Additional reporting from Simón Posada in Bogotá has contributed to this story’s development.
