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Colombia senator, 39, dies weeks after being shot at campaign event

122d ago
World
Al Jazeera
International affairs
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a 39-year-old presidential hopeful, has died weeks after being shot at a campaign rally in Bogota on June 7. Uribe underwent multiple surgeries in an attempt to recover from his injuries. The shooting occurred during a public event, and the motive remains unclear. Authorities are investigating the incident and have yet to release details about potential suspects. Uribe's death marks a significant event in Colombian politics, potentially altering the landscape of the upcoming presidential elections.
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