A man alleged to be the mastermind of a plot to shoot Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was taken into custody Saturday, law enforcement said.

A congressional hearing hosted by the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission is warning that a surge in violence against ...

Colombian police have arrested the alleged mastermind of the assassination attempt against a presidential hopeful during a rally last month. Miguel Uribe, a conservative senator, was twice shot in the ...

Colombian police said agents caught the suspected mastermind of the assassination attempt against conservative senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay ...

A woman lights a candle at a gathering to pray for Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay's recovery after he was shot at a political rally, in Cali, Colombia, Sunday, June 8, 2025.

People participate in a walk for peace and in support of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay in Bogota, Colombia, on Sunday. The senator was shot during a campaign event in Bogota. Photo by Mauricio ...

"Our hearts are broken, Colombia hurts," said Carolina Gomez, a 41-year-old businesswoman, whilst lighting candles outside Uribe's hospital. Supporters united in chanting "strength to you Miguel ...

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota yesterday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting ...

People embrace during a Mass to pray for Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay's health, after he was shot at a political rally, in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, June 9, 2025.

A man prays for Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay's recovery after he was shot at a political rally, in Cali, Colombia, Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga) ...

Three years after the election of left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro as President of Colombia, the country is in crisis.