Columbia was attempted to attempt a senator and a potential presidential candidate

Miguel Ubrib, Photo: Sebastian Barros/Nurphoto Via Getty Images

In the capital of Colombia, Bogota attempted a senator and a potential presidential candidate for Migel Uribue.

Source: Cnn

Details: The publication notes that the 39-year-old member of the Opposition Conservative Party, the Democratic Center intended to run in the next year’s presidential election.

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“Armed persons shot him in his back when he participated in the election event around 5:00 pm,” the party said.

Bogota Mayor Carlos Galan stated that Uribue was receiving immediate help after the attack in the metropolitan area of ​​the Fontibon, and the suspect was arrested.

The attempt was condemned by the Colombia Government and the Democratic Center Party, as well as former presidents and other regional leaders.

President of Colombia Gustavo reacted, expressing the solidarity of the Senator’s family.

The Colombia Foreign Ministry called the attack “a direct encroachment on democracy, respect for differences and the free implementation of politics in our country.” It urged the authorities to “fully find out the circumstances of this serious incident.”

The Democratic Center called the shooting “an unacceptable act of violence.”

At least four former presidents – Ernesto Samper, Alvaro Uribue, Juan Manuel Santos and Ivan Duke – have been condemned.

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa expressed their condolences to the Ubrib family, adding that “we condemn all forms of violence and intolerance.”

The UN Human Rights Office in Bogota urged the authorities to investigate and prosecute the perpetrators.

“We call for guaranteeing political rights and political debates free from violence,” he said in a message on the X..