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Colombian Senator Uribe Shot at Campaign Event

6/8/2025

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Colombian senator Miguel Uribe is fighting for his life after a shocking shooting at a campaign event in Bogota, a grim reminder of the violence from the Pablo Escobar era. President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack as an assault on democracy. Uribe's party reports he is in intensive care, while authorities have apprehended a suspect.

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Colombian senator Miguel Uribe is fighting for his life after a shocking shooting at a campaign event in Bogota, a grim reminder of the violence from the Pablo Escobar era. President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack as an assault on democracy. Uribe's party reports he is in intensive care, while authorities have apprehended a suspect.