Right-Wing Colombian Presidential Candidate Shot in the Head

Chaos erupted on Saturday evening after right-wing Colombian Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot in the head during an event in Bogota, according to Colombian media.

Uribe, 39, was rushed to a hospital after being shot in the head. According to Colombian media, Miguel Uribe is in serious condition.

The 15-year-old shooter is in custody, according to Bogota Mayor Carlos Galan.

Multiple shots rang out as Miguel Uribe delivered remarks to a crowd in the Fontibon district.

Miguel Uribe’s bodyguards exchanged gunfire with the suspect(s).

Video of the shooting (graphic):

Atentado contra Miguel Uribe en Modelia Fontibón @MiguelUribeT vamos mal Mi Colombia . #MiguelUribe pic.twitter.com/BZNoMcy86s

— Luis Bermudez (@kikebermudeztv) June 7, 2025

RCN Noticias reported:

Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was the victim of a serious attack in a park in Fontibón, west of Bogotá.

According to preliminary information, the former Democratic Center senator had completed his tour of the area and stopped to talk to several people on a corner.

There, he was shot several times in the back. Uribe was rushed to a clinic. His condition is serious.

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