The 39-year-old politician died from injuries sustained during a targeted shooting in Bogotá, which has reopened painful memories of political violence in Colombia.
Tragic Loss: Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Succumbs to Gunshot Wounds
Tragic Loss: Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Succumbs to Gunshot Wounds
Colombian senator and rising political star Miguel Uribe has passed away two months after a violent attack that left the nation in shock.
Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe has died, following severe injuries sustained during a shooting incident two months prior. The 39-year-old politician was shot three times, suffering critical wounds including two bullets to the head, while attending a campaign rally in Bogotá on June 7. His wife, María Claudia Tarazona, announced his passing on social media, expressing her heartbreak over the loss of "the love of my life" and a devoted father to their children.
Authorities apprehended a 15-year-old suspect fleeing the scene on the day of the attack, who now faces attempted murder charges, though he has pleaded not guilty. Unclear motives behind the shooting have left many questions unanswered, as the incident calls to mind the violent history of Colombia’s political landscape in the late 20th century. Uribe, who had been serving as a senator since 2022, was one of the prominent figures aiming for his party’s nomination in the upcoming 2026 presidential election.
The shooting drew widespread outrage and support for Uribe, as many rallied together in vigils, showcasing the community’s solidarity and grief. The senator’s mother, journalist Diana Turbay, was previously kidnapped and murdered in 1990 by a notorious drug lord alliance, amplifying the tragedy surrounding political life in Colombia. Uribe's legacy remains intertwined with the nation’s resilient yet troubled history.
