Shooting of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Colombian senator and a possible presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbe was shot during an expedition program in Bogota. The attack took place at L Golfito Park, Modelia, where Uribe Turbe was engaged with supporters as part of his ongoing campaign for the 2026 Colombian presidential election. The attackers fired several shots on the senator from behind, with initial reports suggested that some shots could have hit her in the head. The attack took place in the afternoon during a regular campaign rally in one of the busy parks in Bogota. While Uribe Turbay was talking with members of the public, armed attackers targeted him from behind, several rounds of firing. The senator was reportedly killed several times. Preliminary reports suggest that the gun bullet may hit him in the head, and according to his wife, he is currently in severe condition and is undergoing emergency surgery. He expressed that he is “fighting for his life” after a cruel attack.
After the shooting, the police were able to arrest a 15 -year -old youth at the scene. Officials are currently investigating whether any partner was involved in the attack, as well as a possible motive behind shooting. The Colombian government has moved forward rapidly, providing a reward of 3 billion Colombian pesos (about $ 730,000) for information to identify and capture the remaining criminals. Senator is a famous man in Colombian politics, grandson of former Colombia President Julio Csar Turbay Ayala (1978–1982). Although the former President is not related to Arelvaro Uribe, Senator has been an emerging star in Colombian politics and has drew attention as a possible candidate for the presidency in the 2026 elections.
His personal life is also marked by the tragedy. Her mother, Diana Turbay, was a journalist and was a victim of kidnapping in 1991 by the infamous Medalin Cartel. He was killed during a rescue operation led by the Colombian government. This painful disadvantage has shaped Uribe Turbay’s political career and a personal view on Colombian rule and security. The attack on the Uribe Turbey has sent shockwaves through Colombia’s political scenario and has widely condemned both political leaders within and outside the country. Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the shooting, saying that it was not only a violation of the individual integrity of the senator, but also an attack on the nation’s democracy. He called for a sharp and intensive investigation into the attack, especially tried to identify those responsible for ordering it.
The Democratic Center party, which has Uribe Turbey, has also strongly condemned the attack, calling it “unacceptable act of violence”. Party members have called for increasing security for political candidates and have demanded more accountability from the government to ensure safety of all political data.
International reactions have also intensified. US State Secretary Marco Rubio condemned the attack, described it as a “attempt to murder” and associated it with President Petro’s rhetoric. Rubio accused Petro’s administration of inciting political tensions, which, according to him, could contribute to violence. Shooting of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbey is a tragic and dangerous event that highlights the risks facing political leaders in Colombia. While the objectives behind the attack are unclear, the violence has shaken the political and international debate about the safety of the candidates and the broad status of democracy in Colombia. As the investigation continues, many are calling for increased efforts to protect political freedom and ensure that such attacks do not reduce the country’s electoral processes. The coming weeks will be important in determining whether this work of violence is part of a large pattern or a separate event.