Miguel Uribe, who was critically injured in a targeted shooting two months ago, has succumbed to his wounds, prompting widespread grief and reflection on violence against politicians in Colombia.
**Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Passes Away Following Shooting Incident**
**Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Passes Away Following Shooting Incident**
Colombia mourns the loss of Senator Miguel Uribe, a political figure shot during a campaign rally.
In a tragic turn of events, Colombian senator Miguel Uribe has passed away at the age of 39, two months after suffering life-threatening injuries from a shooting incident that occurred during a campaign rally on June 7 in Bogotá. The senator was struck by three bullets—two in the head and one in the leg—during the ambush, which left the nation in shock.
Uribe’s death was confirmed by his wife, María Claudia Tarazona, through heartfelt social media tributes, where she expressed her love for him and highlighted his role as a devoted father to their children. As details emerged, a teenager believed to be responsible for the shooting was apprehended shortly after the attack, though the precise motive remains unclear.
In the weeks following the attack, Uribe underwent multiple surgeries to address complications, including a bleeding in his central nervous system. His wife publicly called for prayers, and many Colombians joined in solidarity at vigils supporting his recovery.
Uribe, who had been a senator since 2022, was actively campaigning for his party's nomination for the 2026 presidential election when the incident occurred. The brazen nature of the attack has reignited fears and memories of Colombia’s violent past, recalling the assassinations of public figures during the country’s turbulent history.
The senator's mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was taken hostage in 1990 by the notorious group Los Extraditables, a harrowing chapter that shaped Uribe’s resolve to enter politics. As the nation reflects on this tragic loss, many are calling for greater protection for political leaders in Colombia, where violence against public officials continues to be a pressing issue.
Uribe’s death was confirmed by his wife, María Claudia Tarazona, through heartfelt social media tributes, where she expressed her love for him and highlighted his role as a devoted father to their children. As details emerged, a teenager believed to be responsible for the shooting was apprehended shortly after the attack, though the precise motive remains unclear.
In the weeks following the attack, Uribe underwent multiple surgeries to address complications, including a bleeding in his central nervous system. His wife publicly called for prayers, and many Colombians joined in solidarity at vigils supporting his recovery.
Uribe, who had been a senator since 2022, was actively campaigning for his party's nomination for the 2026 presidential election when the incident occurred. The brazen nature of the attack has reignited fears and memories of Colombia’s violent past, recalling the assassinations of public figures during the country’s turbulent history.
The senator's mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was taken hostage in 1990 by the notorious group Los Extraditables, a harrowing chapter that shaped Uribe’s resolve to enter politics. As the nation reflects on this tragic loss, many are calling for greater protection for political leaders in Colombia, where violence against public officials continues to be a pressing issue.
