Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot at Campaign Rally, Teen Arrested

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a 39-year-old member of the conservative Democratic Center party and a 2026 presidential candidate, was shot multiple times during a campaign event in Bogota, leaving him in serious condition and fighting for his life. The shooting occurred while Uribe was addressing supporters in the Fontibon neighborhood, with at least one bullet striking his neck or head, and a 15-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to the attack. The Colombian government, including President Gustavo Petro, condemned the violent act, calling it an attack on democracy and freedom of thought, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the assassination attempt and urged Petro to reduce inflammatory political rhetoric. Uribe's prominent family background includes his mother, journalist Diana Turbay, who was kidnapped and killed during a rescue operation linked to Pablo Escobar. Investigations are ongoing to determine if others were involved, and the government has offered a reward for information related to the case. The attack highlights ongoing political tensions in Colombia amid its complex conflicts involving leftist rebels, criminal groups, and government forces.