Colombian Candidate Miguel Uribe Critically Shot in Bogotá

Colombian presidential candidate and opposition senator Miguel Uribe, 39, was shot and critically wounded during a campaign event in Bogotá's Fontibón district. Uribe, a member of the conservative Democratic Center party and a prominent critic of President Gustavo Petro, had recently announced his 2026 presidential bid. Reports indicate he was shot in the back and head while addressing supporters, with footage showing him wounded and bleeding. Authorities have arrested one suspect and are investigating possible additional perpetrators, while the motive remains unknown. The Colombian government, including President Petro and Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia, strongly condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation. The incident has heightened national concern, especially given Uribe's family history of political violence.