15-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay
A 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after shooting Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay during a rally in Bogota, leaving the senator in critical condition.
Overview
- A 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay following a shooting incident during a rally in Bogota's Modelia neighborhood.
- The senator remains in critical condition after undergoing brain surgery, with limited response to medical interventions.
- Authorities are investigating the attack, and the teenager could face up to eight years in a juvenile detention center.
- Uribe's wife has called for unity and calm as the nation reacts to the assassination attempt on the presidential candidate.
- Colombian opposition parties are demanding increased security measures for political figures in light of this violent incident.
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Analysis
Sue for negligence regarding security; address the recruitment of minors by armed groups.
Uribe's lawyer said he has sued the director of the National Protection Unit for negligence regarding Uribe's security detail.
Armed groups in Colombia frequently recruit minors for assassinations and other crimes.
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"…The attack on Uribe has been widely condemned in Colombia, where many voters are concerned about the country’s deteriorating security situation."
Associated Press·21d·"…The assassination attempt stunned the nation, with many politicians describing it as the latest sign of how security has deteriorated in Colombia."
ABC News·22d·FAQ
Miguel Uribe Turbay is a Colombian politician and senator since 2022. He is a pre-candidate for the presidency in the 2026 elections and has held various positions, including being a councillor and secretary of the government of Bogotá. He is known for his conservative stance and opposition to the current president, Gustavo Petro.
Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a rally in Bogotá's Modelia neighborhood. The incident occurred on June 7, 2025, and he was left in critical condition after undergoing brain surgery.
A 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder for the shooting of Miguel Uribe Turbay. The suspect could face up to eight years in a juvenile detention center.
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