Former Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe has succumbed to his injuries two months after a horrific shooting incident that left the nation in shock. The 39-year-old was shot multiple times during a campaign event in Bogotá on June 7, resulting in severe head trauma and leg injuries. His wife, María Claudia Tarazona, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, remembering him as "the love of my life" and an exemplary father.
The attack took place at a political rally in a middle-class neighborhood, where Uribe was gunned down. A 15-year-old suspect was apprehended nearby and has been charged with attempted murder, despite pleading not guilty. Though several individuals have been detained for allegedly aiding the shooter, the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Uribe was seeking his party's nomination for the upcoming 2026 presidential election when he was shot. His death has stirred memories of Colombia's violent past, which included the assassinations of political leaders in the '80s and '90s. The senator's own mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was tragically killed in a kidnapping incident during this tumultuous era. The nation is left grieving, with many honoring his memory through silent marches and vigils.
