Miguel Uribe: Who is Senator shot in Campaign in Colombia

Medical report says that “the picture is extremely serious and the prognosis is reserved.” The statement, authorized by the family, also says that the 39-year-old politician was admitted to the critical state emergency room last night and was immediately undergoing neurosurgical procedures and left thigh surgery. After the operation, it was transferred to the ICU for postoperative stabilization. According to RTVC (Colombian national radio and television), the surgery would have taken more than three hours.

A 15 year old teenager suspected of shooting Uribe was arrested. He had a Glock pistol, which was seized and is in the custody of the investigators. The information was released by the Colombian authorities, who said he was also injured.

“The minor was transferred to the Colombia Clinic, where he is receiving medical attention,” said General Carlos Trrenafrom the local police. In addition to the teenager, two other people were injured, according to police.

Colombia revives political violence

Political attacks were recurring in the 1980s and 1990s in the country. Most cases involved the cartels of drug trafficking in alliance with other state politicians and agents.

1990 presidential elections had three candidates killed: Luis Carlos Galán, Bernardo Jaramillo Ossa and Carlos Pizarro. The attack on Uribe was similar to the Galan attack in 1989.