Colombian Senator Shot in Bogotá; President Cancels Trip

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was critically injured in a shooting during a political rally in Bogotá on June 8, 2025. A minor has been arrested in connection with the attack. President Gustavo Petro has canceled a trip to France in response to the event. "The first responsibility of the president of Colombia is to protect the lives of his opposition," stated President Petro in a press conference. The government has offered a reward of 3 billion Colombian pesos (approximately €640,000) for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from Colombian and international figures, including former President Álvaro Uribe and Chilean President Gabriel Boric. The incident underscores the ongoing political tensions in Colombia.