Who Ordered the Hit? Colombia Investigates Attack on Senator Miguel Uribe

Colombia was rocked this weekend after Miguel Uribe, a rising star in the country’s conservative movement and a 2026 presidential hopeful, was shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá. The 39-year-old senator was hit three times—two bullets to the head and one to the knee—leaving him in critical condition as doctors rushed to perform emergency neurosurgery.

Shocking video clips shared on social media show Uribe bleeding from the head as he’s tended to by bystanders. His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, later shared online that he’s “fighting for his life.”

The government didn’t mince words—President Gustavo Petro labeled it an “assassination attempt” and said the country was facing a “day of pain.” He called for unity and offered full support for an investigation. The defense ministry has even put up a massive $730,000 reward for any information leading to the perpetrators.

The alleged shooter? Shockingly, he’s a minor. According to police, the teen opened fire late in the day and was shot in the leg by Uribe’s bodyguards before being arrested. Two other bystanders were also injured, and police recovered a handgun (Glock pistol) at the scene.

Miguel Uribe is part of a political dynasty

Uribe isn’t just any politician. He’s part of a political dynasty—his grandfather was former President Julio César Turbay, and his mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was tragically killed during a rescue mission after being kidnapped by Pablo Escobar’s cartel in 1991. Miguel’s own political path has been gaining momentum since he became a senator in 2022, and he’s made no secret of his opposition to Petro’s leftist government.

International reactions were swift. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed Colombia’s left for creating a dangerous political atmosphere. Meanwhile, the UN, Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, and Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado all publicly condemned the attack and expressed support for Uribe’s family.

As the country holds its breath and hopes for his recovery, the attack has thrown a harsh spotlight on political violence just as Colombia heads into a tense election season.