Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot on Saturday in Bogota while hosting a campaign event at a public park. The 39-year-old senator, a member of the opposition conservative Democratic Center party, founded by former President Alvaro Uribe (who is not related to Miguel), was reportedly attacked by armed assailants who shot him in the back. A statement from his party condemned the violence but did not provide details regarding his condition. The Colombian presidency firmly rejected the attack, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
This assault comes against a backdrop of escalating violence in Colombia, particularly targeting politicians and public figures. Uribe’s family has a history marked by violence; his mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was tragically killed in 1991 during a rescue attempt after being kidnapped by Pablo Escobar’s Medellin cartel. The gravity of the attack on Uribe has raised concerns about the safety of public officials and the broader political climate in Colombia, where political assassinations and attacks are distressingly common.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of security in Colombia, where political figures often face threats from various groups. As the investigation into the shooting begins, calls for accountability and protection for politicians are likely to intensify.
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