Colombian Senator Shot, Remains in Critical Condition

Colombian Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, remains in extremely critical condition following emergency neurosurgery for persistent intracerebral bleeding after being shot in the head during a campaign event on June 7 in Bogotá. Doctors have described his condition as of 'maximum seriousness' due to severe brain swelling and bleeding. Authorities have arrested three suspects: a 15-year-old alleged gunman who reportedly said he was hired by a local drug dealer, and two adults, with one accused of planning the attack and providing the weapon. The attack has shocked the nation, sparking widespread vigils and marches for peace amid revived memories of Colombia's history of political violence. Uribe, a prominent right-wing opposition figure and critic of President Gustavo Petro, had recently begun his presidential campaign, intensifying concerns about politically motivated violence ahead of the 2026 elections. The incident has raised fears for Colombia’s fragile democracy.