The senator’s wife says he ‘is fighting for his life’ after being shot at a campaign event in Bogota.
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential 2026 presidential candidate, was shot during a campaign event in Bogota and is in critical condition, according to his wife. The opposition Democratic Center party condemned the shooting as “unacceptable violence,” while the Attorney General’s Office is investigating the incident, which also injured two others, and has offered a $730,000 reward for information. President Gustavo Petro and international leaders expressed solidarity with Uribe’s family, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the attack.
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