8 June 07:45
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a possible presidential candidate, was shot dead during an election event in Bogota. His wife said he was fighting for his life
Raluca Ioana Draghici

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<p>The 39-year-old senator, a member of the conservative Democratic Center party, was attacked during a campaign event in Bogota and shot from behind by gunmen. The Colombian government condemned the attack, offering a reward for information and announced the arrest of a suspect. President Gustavo Petro expressed sympathy for the family, and the US secretary of state condemned the assassination attempt, blaming inflammatory rhetoric. Uribe comes from a prominent family with a tragic history.
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