Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a rally in Bogotá, Colombia, sustaining serious injuries. The assailant has been apprehended. The United States has bly condemned the incident.
Colombian: Panic erupted in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, on Saturday when Miguel Uribe Turbay, a leading presidential candidate and senator for the Conservative Democratic Center party, was shot during a campaign rally. He suffered serious injuries and was immediately transported to a hospital. Video footage of the incident, showing a blood-soaked Uribe, quickly went viral on social media.
How did the attack happen?
The attack occurred while Uribe was addressing a party rally in Bogotá. A gunman suddenly opened fire from the crowd, striking Uribe in the back. The crowd panicked, and a stampede ensued. Supporters and police quickly moved Uribe to an ambulance and rushed him to the hospital.
Viral Video of Injured Uribe
Shortly after the incident, a video emerged showing Uribe being placed in an ambulance, covered in blood on the street. The visible blood loss raised serious questions about Colombia's political security.
Suspect Arrested, Investigation Ongoing
Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the attack and stated that a suspect had been arrested. However, the investigation is ongoing, and security agencies are trying to determine whether the attack was part of a larger conspiracy or an act of an individual.
Response from the Presidential Office and Political Parties
The Colombian Presidential Office bly condemned the violent act, describing it as an attack on democracy. Uribe's Democratic Center party released a statement saying his condition was critical, confirming he had been shot in the back. The party also asserted that they would not be intimidated and would continue to fight for democracy.
Strong Reaction from the United States
Senior Trump administration official Marco Rubio described the attack as a "direct assault on democracy." He posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the violence was a consequence of poisonous political rhetoric spread by leftist leaders in the Colombian government. The United States bly condemned the attack.
Who is Miguel Uribe Turbay?
Miguel Uribe Turbay is a prominent figure in Colombian politics, hailing from a distinguished political family. His father, Miguel Uribe, was a well-known businessman and union leader, while his mother, Diana Turbay, was a renowned journalist in the 1990s. Diana was kidnapped in 1990 on the orders of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar and died during a rescue operation. This background has shaped Miguel into a resilient and courageous leader.
