Family of presidential candidate shot on campaign trail in Colombia gives update

WorldPolitics
8 Jun 2025 • 8:50 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe was shot at a campaign event in Bogota and is in critical condition.
  • The attack occurred during a 2026 presidential campaign event in Fontibon, with the Democratic Center party condemning the shooting.
  • A minor was arrested with a 9mm Glock pistol, and President Petro has ordered an investigation into who ordered the attack.
  • The Colombian government is offering a $730,000 reward for information related to the case.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the attack, blaming President Petro's rhetoric, while Petro sympathised with Uribe's family and called for an investigation into security failures.

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