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Miguel Uribe Turbay Dies: Colombian Presidential Candidate Succumbs 2 Months After Being Shot in the Head in Bogota

Colombia Presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay, who was shot in the head two months ago during a public rally in Bogota, died on Monday, August 11. Miguel Uribe was shot on June 7, 2025, during a rally in the city. He was shot three times, including twice in the head.

Miguel Uribe Turbay Dies: Colombian Presidential Candidate Succumbs 2 Months After Being Shot in the Head in Bogota

Colombia Presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe Turbay, who was shot in the head two months ago during a public rally in Bogota, died on Monday, August 11. Miguel Uribe was shot on June 7, 2025, during a rally in the city. He was shot three times, including twice in the head. The 39-year-old member of the Democratic Center party had announced his intention last October to run in the 2026 presidential election. In July, the Colombian police said that they had arrested five suspects in the case, including a 15-year-old alleged hitman. Miguel Uribe Assassination Attempt: Presidential Candidate Shot in Public in Colombia’s Bogota, Attacker Arrested (Disturbing Videos).

Miguel Uribe Turbay Dies

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(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 11, 2025 04:46 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).