Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has been shot at an event in Bogota, according to Colombian national police.
Colombia’s government has issued a statement condemning the Saturday attack on Uribe.
The mayor of Bogota, Carlos Galán, said Uribe was receiving emergency care after being attacked in the Fontibon district and that the “entire hospital network” of the Colombian capital was on alert in case he needed to be transferred.
JUST IN: Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot in Bogota during a political rally.
According to local reports, Uribe was hit with a bullet and was rushed to the hospital.
“We energetically reject this attack that not only endangers the life of a political leader,… pic.twitter.com/sycXZZZVg2
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 8, 2025
En Colombia la izquierda intentó asesinar a disparos a Miguel Úribe, candidato presidencial de derecha.
Así opera el comunista Gustavo Petro. pic.twitter.com/LJrIRL4kgO
— Mati Smith (@Trumperizar) June 7, 2025
h/t Mauser
