Key Alleged Mastermind in Shooting of Senator Miguel Uribe Arrested

Sun Jul 06 2025 17:36:57 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Key Alleged Mastermind in Shooting of Senator Miguel Uribe Arrested

Colombian police have apprehended a key suspect connected to the assassination attempt of senator Miguel Uribe during a campaign rally.


In a significant breakthrough for authorities, police captured Élder José Arteaga Hernandez, identified as the alleged mastermind behind the shooting that endangered the life of Uribe, a conservative figure and candidate for the 2026 presidential election.

The arrest occurred in Bogotá, where a 15-year-old was also implicated as the gunman in the attack on June 7, leaving Uribe in critical condition. The motive remains undisclosed, but police alleged that Arteaga played a crucial role in orchestrating the assault, utilizing his connections to engage the adolescent. The teenager, who was arrested while trying to flee, pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. Arteaga, associated with the known aliases Chipi and Costeño, has a substantial criminal background and had already been sought by law enforcement for attempted homicide and involving minors in crimes stemming from the incident.

Senator Uribe, a prominent critic of President Gustavo Petro, has a legacy deeply interwoven with Colombian politics, stemming from a family steeped in public service and tragedy, including the 1991 kidnapping that claimed his mother, journalist Diana Turbay. Following the shooting, the nation witnessed vast silent protests, uniting citizens in a stand against political violence.

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