By Parrot Newspaper 
Colombian Presidential Hopeful Miguel Uribe Shot Twice in Head at Bogota Rally: Investigation Underway
By Parrot Newspaper | Investigative Desk
Bogotá, Colombia — A violent twist in Colombia’s political landscape has sent shockwaves through the nation as Senator Miguel Uribe, a prominent right-wing figure and presumed contender in the 2026 presidential election, was critically wounded in a brazen daylight shooting at a campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday.
Uribe, 39, was addressing supporters when gunfire erupted. Authorities say he was shot three times—twice in the head and once in the knee—before collapsing beside a white car, visibly bleeding and semi-conscious. Dramatic footage and eyewitness accounts describe a scene of chaos and desperation, as aides and bystanders scrambled to stop the bleeding while security personnel subdued the alleged shooter.
The suspect, reportedly a 15-year-old male, was immediately apprehended by Uribe’s private security team and handed over to the police. Investigators are now working to determine whether the teenager acted alone or under the influence of a wider conspiracy.
Uribe was airlifted to Santa Fe Clinic, where doctors initiated a high-risk neurosurgical and vascular intervention. His condition remains critical. The hospital has not released further updates as of press time, but Uribe’s wife confirmed via his official X (formerly Twitter) account: “Miguel is fighting for his life at this moment.”
Political Motives Under Scrutiny
While law enforcement officials have yet to publicly declare a motive, the political context is inescapable. Uribe, a staunch critic of Colombia’s leftist factions and a vocal proponent of security and economic liberalism, has long attracted both fervent support and vehement opposition. As a rising star in the Centro Democrático party, his potential presidential run was expected to challenge the ideological direction of the current administration.
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A senior security analyst familiar with ongoing investigations told Parrot Newspaper that intelligence agencies are not ruling out the possibility of politically motivated violence. “Given Uribe’s prominence and the timing of the attack—just as the election season begins to gain momentum—this could have serious implications for the stability of the democratic process,” the source said on condition of anonymity.
Concerns Over Political Violence
Colombia’s political history is marred by targeted assassinations and deep ideological divisions, raising fears of a resurgence in election-related violence. The shooting has prompted immediate reactions across the political spectrum, with President Gustavo Petro condemning the act and urging unity.
“The attempt on Senator Uribe’s life is an attack on democracy itself,” Petro said in a televised statement Saturday night. “We will ensure a thorough investigation and bring all responsible to justice.”
In response, the National Electoral Council has called an emergency meeting to assess security protocols for all declared and likely presidential candidates.
A Nation on Edge
As Uribe clings to life, Colombia faces a sobering reality. The image of a bloodied candidate collapsing in front of supporters in the heart of the capital has reignited debate about political intolerance, youth radicalization, and the fragility of peace in a country still grappling with the legacy of armed conflict.
With investigations just beginning and no official motive yet established, the shooting raises urgent questions: Who radicalized a teenager to take up a gun against a national figure? Was this an isolated act or the beginning of a disturbing trend?
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Parrot Newspaper will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more facts emerge.