
Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is “fighting for his life” after he was shot three times during a campaign event in Bogotá on Saturday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The 39-year-old senator was attacked while addressing supporters in a park. Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect at the scene, according to local media.
Main Idea: Colombian opposition senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a campaign event in Bogotá and is in critical condition.
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The shooting of Miguel Uribe Turbay could unsettle US voters and businesses that watch Colombia for political stability, and it may raise concern about future violence.
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