Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe fights for his life after an assassination attempt by a 15-year-old hit man, an attack condemned by U.S. and Latin American leaders.

Uribe is a senator and potential presidential candidate in Colombia. He was shot in Bogota on June 7. "I am Maria Claudia Tarazona, Miguel's wife. Miguel is fighting for his life at this moment.

Mr. Uribe is the grandson of Julio César Turbay, president of Colombia from 1978 to 1982. He is not related to former President Álvaro Uribe, a well-known conservative politician who was ...

C olombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a possible candidate in the country’s presidential election next year, has been shot and wounded in the country’s capital, Bogota, according to authorities.

BOGOTÁ, Colombia—Sen. Miguel Uribe, a presidential hopeful and grandson of a former president, was fighting for his life Sunday after a teenage gunman shot him in the head, reviving fears of ...

Miguel Uribe, 39, was standing in a park addressing supporters in the capital, Bogota, when a gunman opened fire. He was in the middle of his address when he was shot in the head, with the sound ...

People gather to pray for Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay's recovery after he was shot at a political rally, in Cali, Colombia, Sunday, June 8, 2025. Credit: AP/Santiago Saldarriaga ...

The assassination attempt on a senator and presidential hopeful has stunned Colombia, with many politicians describing it as the latest sign of deteriorating security in the country.

On June 7, 2025, Colombian senator and presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in the back and head while campaigning in Bogotá. After a shootout, a 14-year-old shooter was ...

Videos captured the chaotic aftermath of the Miguel Uribe Turbay shooting scene in Colombia as his wife posted an update on his condition, revealing that he is fighting for his life.. Uribe is a ...

BOGOTA — Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting for his life ...

Videos captured the chaotic aftermath of the Miguel Uribe Turbay shooting scene in Colombia as his wife posted an update on his condition, revealing that he is fighting for his life.. Uribe is a ...