In a shocking incident during a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday, Miguel Uribe, a 39-year-old senator from Colombia and a contender for his party’s presidential nomination, was shot in the back by unidentified assailants. The attack took place in Fontibón, a suburban area of the capital, and as of now, Uribe's condition has not been disclosed.
His political party, the conservative Democratic Center, condemned the incident, labeling it “an unacceptable act of violence.” They emphasized that this aggression not only jeopardizes the life of a political figure but also poses a serious threat to democracy and individual freedoms in the country.
In response to this harrowing event, Colombia's defense minister took to social media, offering a substantial reward of 3 billion Colombian pesos (approximately $728,000) for any information that could lead to the capture of those responsible. The minister has instructed military and police forces, alongside intelligence agencies, to launch a comprehensive effort to investigate the attack, pledging to convene a meeting to discuss future preventive strategies.
The violence surrounding political campaigns in Colombia has raised alarm among citizens, with President Gustavo Petro expressing heartfelt condolences to Uribe's family via social media, remarking, “I don’t know how to ease their pain.” This continues to develop as the nation grapples with concerns over safety in the political sphere.
His political party, the conservative Democratic Center, condemned the incident, labeling it “an unacceptable act of violence.” They emphasized that this aggression not only jeopardizes the life of a political figure but also poses a serious threat to democracy and individual freedoms in the country.
In response to this harrowing event, Colombia's defense minister took to social media, offering a substantial reward of 3 billion Colombian pesos (approximately $728,000) for any information that could lead to the capture of those responsible. The minister has instructed military and police forces, alongside intelligence agencies, to launch a comprehensive effort to investigate the attack, pledging to convene a meeting to discuss future preventive strategies.
The violence surrounding political campaigns in Colombia has raised alarm among citizens, with President Gustavo Petro expressing heartfelt condolences to Uribe's family via social media, remarking, “I don’t know how to ease their pain.” This continues to develop as the nation grapples with concerns over safety in the political sphere.
