The arrest of Élder José Arteaga Hernandez marks a significant development in the investigation of the attack on Senator Miguel Uribe during his campaign rally.
**Colombia Senator's Assassination Attempt: Key Suspect Arrested**
**Colombia Senator's Assassination Attempt: Key Suspect Arrested**
Colombian authorities detain alleged mastermind behind shooting of presidential hopeful, Miguel Uribe.
In a pivotal stride towards uncovering the circumstances surrounding the assassination attempt on Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, police have detained Élder José Arteaga Hernandez, believed to be the orchestrator of the incident. The shooting took place in Bogotá last month while Uribe was rallying support for his bid in the upcoming 2026 presidential elections. He was shot twice in the head and remains in critical condition.
Arteaga is alleged to have recruited a 15-year-old to carry out the attack, and has an extensive criminal history, including charges of "aggravated attempted homicide" and "use of minors for the commission of crimes." In connection with this case, police have previously arrested four others, including the teenager who has since pleaded not guilty.
Despite the motives behind the attack remaining unclear, Colombian police chief Carlos Fernando Triana indicated that Arteaga's involvement was direct, stating that he not only coordinated the assault but also provided the weapon for the shooter. Authorities have linked him to the vicinity of the park where Uribe was shot, reinforcing suspicions surrounding his role.
Senator Uribe, now 39 years old, comes from a notable political lineage and has become a prominent voice against the current left-wing president, Gustavo Petro. His personal history includes tragedy; his mother was murdered by the Medellin drug cartel in 1991 during a rescue effort after her kidnapping. The assassination attempt has sparked significant public unrest, with silent protests mobilizing tens of thousands of Colombians across the nation.
Arteaga is alleged to have recruited a 15-year-old to carry out the attack, and has an extensive criminal history, including charges of "aggravated attempted homicide" and "use of minors for the commission of crimes." In connection with this case, police have previously arrested four others, including the teenager who has since pleaded not guilty.
Despite the motives behind the attack remaining unclear, Colombian police chief Carlos Fernando Triana indicated that Arteaga's involvement was direct, stating that he not only coordinated the assault but also provided the weapon for the shooter. Authorities have linked him to the vicinity of the park where Uribe was shot, reinforcing suspicions surrounding his role.
Senator Uribe, now 39 years old, comes from a notable political lineage and has become a prominent voice against the current left-wing president, Gustavo Petro. His personal history includes tragedy; his mother was murdered by the Medellin drug cartel in 1991 during a rescue effort after her kidnapping. The assassination attempt has sparked significant public unrest, with silent protests mobilizing tens of thousands of Colombians across the nation.
