Colombia senator Uribe dies after campaign attack

Miguel Uribe Turbay dies two months after a rally shooting that left him in critical condition.

Colombia senator Uribe dies after being shot at campaign rally

Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful, died in the early hours of Monday after being hospitalized since June 7 when he was shot in the head at a campaign rally in Bogota. The Santa Fe de Bogota Foundation hospital said his condition worsened due to a hemorrhagic episode in the central nervous system.

Six people have been arrested in connection with the shooting, including a 15-year-old charged with attempted homicide. Prosecutors say the minor had become connected to a hitman network. Uribe comes from a prominent political family and had announced a bid for the 2026 presidential elections at the site of his mother’s murder last year. He was 39.

Uribe’s death adds another chapter to Colombia’s long history of political violence and raises questions about the safety of public figures in the country. The case could influence the mood around the 2026 presidential race and test Colombia’s public confidence in its security forces and judiciary.

Beyond security, the episode ties into the country’s political legacy. Uribe’s family has deep roots in power, which will intensify scrutiny of how political violence intersects with leadership ambitions and media narratives in Colombia.

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The investigation will continue as officials seek to establish motive and ties to a broader network.