Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot on Saturday in Bogotá while hosting a campaign event in a public park. Armed assailants fired at him from behind, according to a statement from his party, the conservative Democratic Center, founded by former President Álvaro Uribe (who is not related to Miguel). The 39-year-old senator’s current condition has not been confirmed. The party condemned the attack as serious but did not provide further details. The Colombian presidency issued a statement denouncing the violence and calling for a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
This attack echoes the tumultuous history of violence in Colombia, particularly associated with political figures. Notably, Uribe’s mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was killed in 1991 during a rescue attempt after she was kidnapped by Pablo Escobar’s Medellín cartel. The recurrence of violence against politicians in Colombia draws attention to ongoing security challenges in the country and the need for protective measures for public officials. The incident highlights the persistent risks faced by those involved in the political arena, especially in a nation still grappling with the repercussions of decades of conflict.
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