A Shocking Attack on Colombian Presidential Candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay
Presidential hopeful in Colombia endures critical condition following gunshot wound - Presidential contender in Colombia under threat following gun attack
‘Tis a grim start to the week, folk! Our focus today is on Miguel Uribe Turbay, a presidential candidate currently in the intensive care unit after a weekend ambush in Bogotá, the heart of Colombia.
During his campaign rally in the Fontibón district, Uribe, a vocal critic of the leftist government, was shot multiple times—twice in the head and once in the knee. The suspected shooter, according to the cops, is a 15-year-old kid who's currently recovering from his own injuries following the arrest. As of now, no clear motive for the attack has been made public.
Strangely enough, no specific threats targeting Uribe had been reported prior to the incident. Uribe, known for opposing guerrilla groups and powerful drug cartels in Colombia, is a prominent critic of the current government led by Gustavo Petro. The Colombian authorities have vowed to leave no stone unturned, pooling resources from police, military, and intelligence agencies to crack this case and bring the masterminds to justice.
With around 100 investigators already on the case, Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Sunday, the authorities have also offered a handsome reward of over 600,000 euros for information leading to the resolution of the case.
The attack has sent ripples of sorrow and shock throughout Colombia, with hundreds lighting candles and chanting "Strength for you, Miguel" and "The people are with you" in cities across the country. Uribe's wife, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the support, urged everyone to join together, praying for his swift recovery.
Sources:
- Colombian presidential candidate critically injured in shooting
- Miguel Uribe shot: Colombia’s presidential candidate targeted by gunman in Bogotá
- The authorities in Colombia, determined to bring the masterminds behind the shooting of presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay to justice, are pooling resources from multiple agencies, including war-and-conflicts, politics, and crime-and-justice units.
- Amidst the sorrow and shock sweeping through Colombia following the shooting of presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, many consider this incident as yet another disturbing example of a critical political figure not being able to let go of personal threats or conflicts in the realm of general-news and politics.
