Colombian presidential hopeful sustains critical condition following June assault. - Colombian presidential hopeful faces peril following June assault
Miguel Uribe Turbay, a prominent Colombian presidential candidate, died on August 11, 2025, two months after being critically injured in an assassination attempt during a campaign event in Bogotá.
The attack on Uribe Turbay occurred on June 7, 2025, at a rally in the capital city of Colombia. According to reports, two shots hit him in the head, and another in the knee. The police have confirmed no specific threats against Uribe Turbay prior to the attack.
Authorities believe the shooter was likely hired by members of the disbanded guerrilla organization FARC, a group Uribe Turbay had been a staunch opponent of. The suspected shooter in the attack was a 15-year-old youth, according to police, but the identity and whereabouts of the suspects involved in the attack remain unknown.
Following the assassination attempt, Uribe Turbay underwent emergency neurosurgical procedures and was placed under deep sedation with neuromuscular blockade at Fundación Santa Fe hospital. Despite extensive medical interventions, including intensive neurological care, he did not recover from his injuries. His condition remained critical until his death.
The violence in Colombia has escalated further since the assassination attempt on Uribe Turbay. At least seven people were killed in a series of attacks on government institutions in the southwest of Colombia, just days after the attack. Many people in Colombia now fear a relapse into the violence spiral of the 80s and 90s.
It's important to note that the conflicts in Colombia did not end even after 2016, when the largest guerrilla organization, FARC, signed a peace agreement with the then-government and subsequently disbanded.
The current location of Uribe Turbay's body is unknown, as no information about his whereabouts has been disclosed since the attack. The medical team treating him has not released any information about his current health condition.
This tragic event has left a deep impact on the Colombian political landscape, and the investigation into the assassination attempt continues.
Sources: [1] BBC News. (2025). Colombian presidential candidate dies two months after assassination attempt. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-59034868 [2] The Guardian. (2025). Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay dies after assassination attempt. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/11/colombian-presidential-candidate-miguel-uribe-turbay-dies-after-assassination-attempt
Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian presidential candidate, was critically injured in an attack in June 2025, during a rally in Bogotá. Science and healthcare professionals worked tirelessly to save his life, providing intensive care and neurological support. However, despite their efforts, his health condition remained life-threatening until his death in August 2025. The Colombian health-and-wellness community, mental-health advocates, and general news outlets reported extensively on this tragic event. The attack has also raised concerns about crime and justice in Colombia, as well as the potential resurfacing of war-and-conflicts, especially given the group believed to be involved, the disbanded FARC. The ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt and its implications for politics in Colombia continues to be a topic of interest in the press.
