Chaos Ensues as Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe is Shot in Bogota

Chaos erupted on Saturday evening in Bogota after right-wing Colombian Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot in the head during a public event in the Fontibon district. Uribe, 39, was rushed to a hospital in critical condition following the attack. Colombian media reported that the 15-year-old suspect has been apprehended, according to Bogota mayor Carlos Galan.
The shooting occurred as Uribe delivered remarks to a crowd. Multiple shots were fired, and Uribe’s bodyguards exchanged gunfire with the suspect. Graphic video footage showed the immediate aftermath of the attack, with Uribe reportedly shot several times in the back and rushed to a nearby clinic.
Colombian media outlet RCN Noticias reported that Uribe had been touring the area and speaking with residents before the attack. The incident has sent shockwaves through the country, raising concerns about security for political figures ahead of the upcoming elections.
The attack has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice, as Colombia grapples with rising political violence. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attack and have yet to release details about the suspect’s possible connections or intentions.
This incident underscores the tense political climate in Colombia, where violence against politicians has become increasingly common. Uribe’s condition remains serious, and updates on his recovery are eagerly awaited by the nation.

Published: 6/8/2025