Colombia’s presidential candidate has been in serious condition after firing three times – twice in the head – in a campaign in the capital bogle.
39 -year -old Senator Miguel Uriba Turbe was addressing supporters at the park on Saturday. The Attorney General Office said a 15 -year -old suspect was arrested by the police at the scene.
Uriba’s wife, Maria Claudia Tarajona, called on the nation to pray for her survival. “Miguel is currently fighting for his life. Let God ask God to guide the hands of the doctor who is treating him.”
The attack was condemned by Urib’s Centro Democrat, which was called “Democracy and Freedom in Colombia.”
The phone shared online appears to be shown as the moment the head of the head was shot in the middle of the head, prompting the gatherers to flee on Saturday.
The AFP news agency reported that the paramedics were fired at the knee and twice the head. He was transported to the hospital where supporters were gathered to vigil.
Bogota Mayor Carlos Fernando Gallon said that Uriba was under surgery and was at the first crucial hour of recovery.
According to local media, a 15 -year -old suspect has been shot to the leg.
He was arrested with a “9mm glock -like firearm”, according to a statement from the Attorney General’s office. An investigation is ongoing.
Left -wing President Gustao Petro said that “clearly” the attack “is” not only against his person but also against democracy. ”
Defense Minister Pedro Sanche condemned the “bad attack” and gave a reward of 3 billion Peso (30 730,000; 40 540,000) for information on who was behind it.
US Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio condemned the shooting as a “direct threat to democracy.”
He blamed the attack without giving examples of “violent leftist rhetoric that comes from the high level of the Colombian government.” The motivation of the suspect is still unknown.
Petro then demanded that Colombians want to seek the nation’s video, describing the “pain day” to Uriib.
There is a “political difference” between Uriba and the government, but it is “just politics,” he said.
“Today is more important. All Colombians focus on the power of our hearts, with our lives with Ich with … to ensure that Dr. Miguel Urib is alive,” he said.
Petro’s right -wing critic Uribe announced his candidacy for next year’s presidential election in October. He has been a senator since 2022.
He is from Colombia’s leading political family and is connected to the country’s Liberal Party. His father is a union leader and businessman.
His mother Diana Turber, a journalist, was killed in a rescue attempt in 1991, at the time the Pablo Escobar runs Medelin Drugs Cartel.
