Miguel Uribe Shot in Colombia, Investigation Underway
The attack on Miguel Uribe has sent shockwaves through Colombia, with many questioning the safety of politicians and the impact on the country's democratic process. The incident has also sparked international condemnation, with leaders calling for an end to violence and a thorough investigation into the attack.
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, is fighting for his life after being shot during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday. The 39-year-old senator was shot three times, twice in the head and once in the knee, and is undergoing surgery in critical condition.
A minor under 15 years old was arrested carrying a 9mm Glock pistol-type firearm and is suspected of being the attacker. President Gustavo Petro has ordered an investigation into the attack and has offered a reward of $730,000 for information. The motive for the attack is not yet known, but it has been widely condemned by the government, party, and international leaders.
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also condemned the attack, blaming it on the "violent leftist rhetoric" of the Colombian government. Uribe is a member of the opposition conservative Democratic Centre party, and the attack has raised concerns about the safety of politicians in Colombia. The senator's wife said he was fighting for his life in hospital, and Colombia's President Gustavo Petro sympathized with Uribe's family and promised a thorough investigation.
The incident has sparked an outpouring of support for Uribe, with many calling for calm and an end to violence in Colombian politics. As the investigation continues, the country waits with bated breath for news of the senator's condition and the outcome of the inquiry into the attack.