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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay died on Monday at 1:56 a.m. local time at Fundación Santa Fe hospital in Bogotá due to "acute intracerebral bleeding," a complication from gunshot wounds sustained during an assassination attempt on June 7.

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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay died on Monday at 1:56 a.m. local time at Fundación Santa Fe hospital in Bogotá due to "acute intracerebral bleeding," a complication from gunshot wounds sustained during an assassination attempt on June 7.

The 39-year-old conservative Democratic Center party senator was shot three times, including twice in the head, while giving a campaign speech at a rally in western Bogotá by a 14-year-old gunman who was immediately arrested at the scene.

The 39-year-old conservative Democratic Center party senator was shot three times, including twice in the head, while giving a campaign speech at a rally in western Bogotá by a 14-year-old gunman who was immediately arrested at the scene.

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/colombian-senator-miguel-uribe-shot-at-campaign-rally">Uribe had been hospitalized in critical condition</a> for over two months following the attack, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/colombian-senator-uribe-critical-after-surgery-arrested">undergoing multiple surgeries</a> before his condition worsened over the weekend due to persistent brain swelling and difficult-to-control intracerebral bleeding.

Uribe had been hospitalized in critical condition for over two months following the attack, undergoing multiple surgeries before his condition worsened over the weekend due to persistent brain swelling and difficult-to-control intracerebral bleeding.

Six people have been arrested in connection with the assassination, including the teenage shooter, and charged with attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and using a minor to commit a crime, with all <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/teen-pleads-not-guilty-in-colombian-senator-shooting">suspects pleading not guilty</a>.

The New York Times

Six people have been arrested in connection with the assassination, including the teenage shooter, and charged with attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and using a minor to commit a crime, with all suspects pleading not guilty.

The senator was the grandson of former Colombian President Julio César Turbay Ayala and son of journalist Diana Turbay, who was killed in 1991 during a failed rescue operation after being kidnapped by drug lord Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel.

The senator was the grandson of former Colombian President Julio César Turbay Ayala and son of journalist Diana Turbay, who was killed in 1991 during a failed rescue operation after being kidnapped by drug lord Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel.

Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez called it "a sad day for the country," while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington "stands in solidarity with his family, the Colombian people, both in mourning and demanding justice for those responsible."

Marco Rubio

Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez called it "a sad day for the country," while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington "stands in solidarity with his family, the Colombian people, both in mourning and demanding justice for those responsible."

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The 39-year-old conservative Democratic Center party senator was shot three times, including twice in the head, while giving a campaign speech at a rally in western Bogotá by a 14-year-old gunman who was immediately arrested at the scene.</span

Uribe had been hospitalized in critical condition for over two months following the attack, undergoing multiple surgeries before his condition worsened over the weekend due to persistent brain swelling and difficult-to-control bleeding.</span

Uribe had been hospitalized in critical condition for over two months following the attack, undergoing multiple surgeries before his condition worsened over the weekend due to persistent brain swelling and difficult-to-control bleeding.

Six people have been arrested in connection with the assassination, including the teenage shooter and several adults charged with attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and using a minor to commit a crime, with all suspects pleading not guilty.</span

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Six people have been arrested in connection with the assassination, including the teenage shooter and several adults charged with attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and using a minor to commit a crime, with all suspects pleading not guilty.

The senator was the grandson of former Colombian President Julio César Turbay Ayala and son of journalist Diana Turbay, who was killed in 1991 during a failed rescue operation after being kidnapped by Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel.</span

The senator was the grandson of former Colombian President Julio César Turbay Ayala and son of journalist Diana Turbay, who was killed in 1991 during a failed rescue operation after being kidnapped by Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel.

Political leaders across Colombia and the United States expressed condolences, with Vice President Francia Márquez calling it a sad day for the country and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating the US stands in solidarity with his family.</span

Political leaders across Colombia and the United States expressed condolences, with Vice President Francia Márquez calling it a sad day for the country and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating the US stands in solidarity with his family.

While tragic, this incident highlights the broader security challenges facing all Colombians, not just politicians, as the country grapples with ongoing violence from various criminal groups. The government has consistently condemned political violence and increased security measures for both officials and opposition leaders following the attack. President Petro's administration has been working toward comprehensive peace agreements to address the root causes of violence that have plagued Colombia for decades.

While tragic, this incident highlights the broader security challenges facing all Colombians, not just politicians, as the country grapples with ongoing violence from various criminal groups. The government has consistently condemned political violence and increased security measures for both officials and opposition leaders following the attack. President Petro's administration has been working toward comprehensive peace agreements to address the root causes of violence that have plagued Colombia for decades.

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Dies After June Shooting

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This is a devastating blow to Colombian democracy and a return to the dark days of political violence that plagued the nation in the 1980s and 1990s. The targeted killing of a prominent opposition leader just months before presidential elections sends a chilling message that bullets, not ballots, might once again determine Colombia's political future. The attack on Uribe shows how criminal groups are actively working to destabilize the electoral process and silence democratic voices.

This is a devastating blow to Colombian democracy and a return to the dark days of political violence that plagued the nation in the 1980s and 1990s. The targeted killing of a prominent opposition leader just months before presidential elections sends a chilling message that bullets, not ballots, might once again determine Colombia's political future. The attack on Uribe shows how criminal groups are actively working to destabilize the electoral process and silence democratic voices.

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Dies After June Shooting

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Dies After June Shooting

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