Introduction
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential candidate for the presidency, is in critical but stable condition after being shot during a campaign event in Bogota.Context
At 39 years old, Uribe is a member of the opposition right-wing Democratic Center party. He was shot in the head while speaking at a public park event in the capital on Saturday. The incident, captured on video, has alarmed the country and reminded many of the political violence that has plagued Colombia in the past.Developments
The Santa Fe Foundation hospital, where Uribe is being treated, reported on Tuesday that efforts are ongoing to manage the effects of his injuries, and he remains in the ICU. Leftist President Gustavo Petro, committed to achieving peace in a country affected by conflict, announced on Sunday that he has instructed for enhanced security measures for opposition leaders due to increasing threats.Immediately added to the security detail are former president Alvaro Uribe and right-wing politicians Maria Fernanda Cabal, Abelardo de la Espriella, and Victoria Eugenia Davila.