Colombia’s Senator Miguel Uribe undergoes surgery after shooting attack

Miguel Uribe, a Colombian senator running for president in 2026, was dangerously shot during a campaign rally in Bogota and underwent initial surgery, emerging in critical condition but still fighting for his life. His wife reported he was suffering from head injuries following the attack near Fontibon neighborhood. The senator, a member of Colombia's opposition conservative Democratic Centre, faces strong condemnation from government and international leaders, who called on authorities to investigate the violence against political figures. Reactions came from leaders across Latin America, emphasizing the lack of tolerance for such acts in a democracy.