In a shocking turn of events, Colombian Senator and 2026 presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot during a campaign event in Bogota on June 7. The 39-year-old politician, a key member of the opposition Democratic Centre party founded by former President Álvaro Uribe, was reportedly shot in the back while addressing supporters in a public park in the Fontibón neighbourhood. Uribe was rushed to a local hospital and remains in serious condition. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of one suspect, with investigations underway to identify possible accomplices. Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the arrest and assured a thorough probe.