Senator Miguel Uribe In Intensive Care After Shooting; Wife Calls for Prayers

Senator and presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe, remains in intensive care after being shot in the head during a campaign event in Bogotá.

His wife says the initial surgery went well, but “every hour is critical.” Authorities arrested a 15-year-old boy, found carrying a 9mm pistol. Investigations are ongoing into whether there were other people involved and if someone ordered the attack. On behalf of Uribe, his wife, Maria Claudia wrote on his X (Twitter) page.

“I am Maria Claudia Tarazona, Miguel’s wife. Miguel is fighting for his life at this moment. Let us ask God to guide the hands of the doctors who are treating him. I ask everyone to join together in a prayer chain for Miguel’s life. I place my faith in God”

She also posted, “I want to thank everyone for their solidarity. I have asked the Santa Fe Foundation to inform Colombians about Miguel’s progress, and only them. I ask that you accept and respect our silence. Thank you for your prayers.”

Soy Maria Claudia Tarazona, esposa de Miguel.

Miguel está luchando en estos momentos por su vida. Pidamos a Dios que guíe las manos de los doctores que están atendiéndolo.

Les pido a todos unirnos en una cadena de oración por la vida de Miguel.

Pongo mi Fe en Dios 🙏🏼

— Miguel Uribe (@MiguelUribeT) June 8, 2025