Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a 2026 presidential contender in Colombia, was shot in the back while addressing supporters in Bogotá’s Fontibón district on Saturday. The conservative opposition leader sustained head injuries and is under emergency care. Authorities confirmed the arrest of the suspected attacker. A $700,000 reward has been announced for information on accomplices. The Colombian government and President Gustavo Petro strongly condemned the incident, calling it an attack on democracy. Uribe’s political roots and personal history have shaped his high-stakes campaign.