Bloody attack on Colombian presidential candidates Uribe!

Bloody attack on Colombian presidential candidates Uribe!

Bogotá, Kolumbien - On June 8, 2025, the Colombian Senator and Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was seriously injured during an election campaign in Bogotá. The 39-year-old was hit by several balls in a brutal assassination attempt, including two in the head and one in the knee. Dramatic pictures of the attack document the moment of shots and the bloody scenes that circled around Uribes. According to reports [Exxpress.at], two perpetrators shot up close, with one of them being a minor shooter.

Both suspects were arrested at the crime scene with the support of those present. The young attacker suffered injuries during the arrest and was operated on in the hospital. So far there has been no reliable information about the exact motifs or backgrounds of the attack. The Colombian government under President Gustavo Petro condemned this incident as an attack on democracy.

political reactions and international solidarity

The violence against Uribe, which belongs to the right camp and explained his candidacy for the presidential election 2026 last year, triggered concern worldwide. International voices, including the presidents of Chile and Ecuador, condemned the crime and showed solidarity with Uribes family. Ex-President Álvaro Uribe described the incident as a "attack on the country's hope". In addition, US Senator Marco Rubio sharply criticized the Colombian government and saw the incident as a "direct threat to democracy".

The "Democratic Center" party, which belongs to Miguel Uribe, informed that he is in critical condition after the operation. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez also announced a reward of around 615,000 euros for information on the clarification of the crime.

violence in Colombian politics

The brutal attacks on politicians in Colombia are not new, but they are increasing. Miguel Uribes is reminiscent of the generally tense political situation in the country, which is characterized by conflicts and unstable conditions. This attack could continue to escalate the volatile political climate, in which both radical and violent developments are characterized. Experts refer to the worrying increase in violence against political actors, which may also be related to the extremely charged political debates on topics such as refugee crisis and social injustice, as conflict researcher Andreas Zick notes.

The inhibition threshold for violence against political figures drops, which could drive both well -organized right -wing extremist groups and dissatisfied citizens to radicalization. In an environment in which prejudices against politicians perceived as corrupt are widespread, a further escalation of violence cannot be ruled out. The situation remains tense and urgently requires a critical examination of the causes of this aggression against political heads.