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Washington Post
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Conservative Colombian senator in serious condition after shooting at political rally
BOGOTA — Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a conservative presidential hopeful, was in 'serious' condition Sunday following surgery for a gunshot wound at a political rally a day earlier, Bogota's mayor said. Mayor Carlos Galán visited the Fundación Santa Fe clinic to express solidarity with the family of the 39-year-old senator.
Toronto Star
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay in serious condition after shooting at political rally
BOGOTA (AP) — Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a conservative presidential hopeful, was in serious condition Sunday following surgery for a gunshot wound at a political rally a day earlier, Bogota's mayor said. Mayor Carlos Galán visited the Fundación Santa Fe clinic to express solidarity with the family of the 39-year-old senator.
Express Tribune
08-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombian capital Bogota
People stand on a street, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Bogota, Colombia, June 8, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article A powerful earthquake has rattled Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, prompting residents to flee buildings and gather in open spaces in the early hours of Sunday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake at a magnitude of 6.3, with its epicentre near Paratebueno, around 170 kilometres (105 miles) east of Bogotá, in central Colombia. However, Colombia's own Geological Service registered a stronger reading of 6.5 on the Richter scale. The tremor was felt across the capital and surrounding regions, shaking buildings and setting off sirens. Reporters from the AFP news agency described scenes of panic as people, some in pyjamas, rushed onto the streets. Parents attempted to calm frightened children while others searched for pets that had fled during the quake. 'It was very strong,' said one elderly woman, speaking to AFP as she descended several flights of stairs to reach safety. Preliminary assessments suggest the capital avoided major casualties. Bogotá's mayor, Carlos Galán, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that there were no injuries reported so far. 'At this time, one person is being treated for an anxiety attack and is being transferred to the Central Hospital,' he wrote. The mayor also confirmed reports of minor structural damage and temporary power outages, which have since been resolved. Colombia, located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, is prone to seismic activity. The region experienced one of its deadliest quakes in 1999, when a 6.2-magnitude tremor claimed nearly 1,200 lives in central Colombia. Authorities are continuing to assess the impact and have advised the public to remain cautious amid the risk of aftershocks.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Colombian presidential candidate shot in Bogota
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has been shot at an event in Bogota, according to Colombian national police. The mayor of Bogota, Carlos Galán, said Uribe was receiving emergency care after being attacked in the Fontibon district on Saturday and that the 'entire hospital network' of the Colombian capital was on alert in case he needed to be transferred. The mayor added that the suspected attacker had been arrested. Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed his solidarity with the senator's family in a tweet on X, saying, 'I don't know how to ease your pain. It is the pain of a mother lost, and of a wounded homeland.' Colombia's government has issued a statement condemning the attack on Uribe. This is a developing story and will be updated.
The Independent
08-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
A prominent Colombian senator is shot and wounded at a Bogota campaign rally
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a possible candidate in the country's presidential election next year, was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said. His conservative Democratic Center party released a statement calling it an 'an unacceptable act of violence.' The attack took place in a park in the Fontibon neighborhood when armed assailants shot him from behind, his party said. Images circulating on social media showed Uribe Turbay covered in blood, apparently with a head wound, being held by several people. So far, no official report has been released on the senator's condition. The suspected shooter has been captured, Bogotá Mayor Carlos Galán said on the social platform X. But the federal government said it was offering a reward for the capture of those responsible. Uribe Turbay is a right-wing senator and the son of a journalist who was kidnapped and killed during one of the most violent periods in the country, which has been ravaged by a drug war. He is considered a possible presidential candidate in Colombia's election in May 2026.
