Uribe Turbay Survives Assassination Attempt: Mayor Galán Condemns Political Violence

Following a shooting incident that left Colombian politician Miguel Uribe Turbay injured, Mayor Galán of Bogotá addressed the press, providing an update on Uribe Turbay's condition. "He survived the first surgery," Galán stated, "but these are critical hours." The mayor expressed his profound rejection of the attack, calling it an assassination attempt and condemning political violence. He appealed to authorities for a prompt investigation to identify those responsible, both the direct perpetrator and any intellectual authors. Galán also conveyed his solidarity to Uribe Turbay's family. The incident underscores the ongoing concerns about political violence in Colombia and the need for effective measures to protect public figures.