Colombian Presidential Contender Shot in Apparent Assassination Attempt

While Americans were focused on the ugliness emanating from Los Angeles on Saturday, a horrific event unfolded in Bogota, Colombia. Senator Miguel Uribe, a leading contender in that nation's presidential race next year, was shot while delivering a speech Saturday afternoon. 

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe, in the running to join next year’s presidential race, is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot at an event in Bogota, allegedly by a 15-year old boy.

The 39-year-old, from the center-right Centro Democrático – or Democratic Center – the biggest opposition party in the South American nation, had expressed his intention to run in next year’s election.

He was shot twice on Saturday afternoon in the capital’s Fontibon district, according to the General Prosecutor’s Office. Police said the 15-year-old was carrying a Glock pistol when he was arrested.

There is video of the shooting — some of it quite graphic. This below captures the moments immediately preceding the shooting and the chaos after, without showing the actual shot or injury, but is still disturbing.

Urgente 🇨🇴

Aquí está el momento del atentado al Dr Miguel Uribe

Que dolor de Patria
Gobierno miserable !

Imágenes sensibles pic.twitter.com/tA3VWGap5V

— Luis Aníbal Rincón Arguello. ® 🇨🇴 (@Rincon001A) June 7, 2025

Translated, the post reads: 

Urgent 🇨🇴

Here is the moment of the attack on Dr. Miguel Uribe

What a pain for the homeland

Miserable government!

Sensitive images

Uribe was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery. His wife, Maria Claudia Tarazona, posted to his X account late Saturday evening to report on his condition. 

Soy Maria Claudia Tarazona, esposa de Miguel.

Miguel está luchando en estos momentos por su vida. Pidamos a Dios que guíe las manos de los doctores que están atendiéndolo.

Les pido a todos unirnos en una cadena de oración por la vida de Miguel.

Pongo mi Fe en Dios 🙏🏼

— Miguel Uribe (@MiguelUribeT) June 8, 2025

Translation: 

I am Maria Claudia Tarazona, Miguel's wife.

Miguel is currently fighting for his life. Let us ask God to guide the hands of the doctors who are treating him.

I ask everyone to join us in a chain of prayer for Miguel's life.

I put my faith in God 🙏🏻

Colombian President Gustavo Petro issued a statement Saturday night condemning the attack.

In a broadcast statement Saturday evening, Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned the attack and vowed to hunt down those responsible, suggesting other criminals may have been involved.

“No resource should be spared, not a single peso or a single moment of energy, to find the mastermind … Wherever they live, whether in Colombia or abroad,” said Petro.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also issued a statement condemning the assassination attempt.

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe. This is a direct threat to democracy and the result of the violent leftist rhetoric coming from the highest levels of the Colombian government. Having seen firsthand…

— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) June 8, 2025

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe. This is a direct threat to democracy and the result of the violent leftist rhetoric coming from the highest levels of the Colombian government. Having seen firsthand Colombia’s progress over the past few decades to consolidate security and democracy, it can’t afford to go back to dark days of political violence. President Petro needs to dial back the inflammatory rhetoric and protect Colombian officials.

We stand in prayer with Miguel’s family, loved ones, and his supporters. Those responsible for this attack must face justice.

This is a developing story. RedState will provide updates as warranted. 

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