Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turba, who was shot at during a campaign event in Bogota in June, has died, his family announced on Monday. 39-year-old Uribe Turbay was undergoing treatment, and was said to be in an extremely critical condition after being shot in the head on June 7 during a rally in Western Bogota.
“You will always be the love of my life. Thank you for a life full of love,” Maria Claudia Tarazona, the wife of Uribe Turba wrote on her Instagram account. “Rest in peace, love of my life. I will take care of our children,” she added.
María Claudia Tarazona, esposa de @MiguelUribeT, confirma su fallecimiento a través de este mensaje publicado su cuenta de Instagram. pic.twitter.com/CQrHDPPZLx
— Diana Saray Giraldo (@DianaSaray) August 11, 2025
