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Colombian senator Miguel Uribe dies after June assassination attempt

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Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay died after a critical health decline following a violent attack in Bogotá on June 7. He had undergone surgery for a brain hemorrhage, but his condition worsened.

Former Vice Minister Jorge Rojas Rodríguez labeled the incident as an assassination, urging authorities to investigate. Álvaro Uribe Vélez expressed sorrow, stating, “Evil destroys all. They killed hope.”

Turbay was shot three times while campaigning. Five individuals were arrested in connection with the attack. President Gustavo Petro condemned a smear campaign trying to link him to the assault, asserting it aimed to criminalize left-wing movements in Colombia.


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