Colombia is reeling after presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot in the head during a campaign event on Saturday, June 7. Uribe remains in critical condition at the Santa Fe clinic in Bogotá, and the nation anxiously awaits updates on his recovery.
The shocking assassination attempt has sparked widespread outrage and an outpouring of emotion from citizens across the country. On Sunday, hundreds of supporters marched toward the clinic where Uribe is being treated, holding vigils and calling for peace.
As if the nation wasn’t already shaken, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia’s Cundinamarca region the same day. While no major damages or casualties have been reported, the quake intensified the sense of crisis among Colombians.
Authorities are investigating the shooting, and there’s a mounting demand for enhanced security measures to protect political figures during the heated election season. The coming days are critical for both Uribe’s health and the country’s political stability.
