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Political tensions erupt in Colombia after assassination attempt on opposition leader

A 14-year-old boy shot Miguel Uribe Turbay, a member of the right-wing Democratic Centre party, twice – including once in the head – one year ahead of the presidential election. The lawmaker remains in 'critical condition.

Devdiscourse · 4d

Colombia's Political Turmoil: Explosions and an Attempt on Senator's Life

The Economist · 2d

Political violence has returned to Colombia

Colombia struck by wave of bombings and gun attacks

The assaults came days after the attempted assassination of a presidential candidate in Bogota. Many Colombians are fearful ...

Colombia's president bypasses lawmakers and issues decree to let voters decide on labor reform

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has bypassed legislative opposition and signed a decree summoning voters to the polls in ...

5don MSN

Political violence returns to Colombia

An assassination attempt on presidential candidate Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay shook Colombia on Saturday, reviving painful ...

Miami Herald6d

Fears of violence revived after Colombian senator shot in head at campaign rally

The attack signals worsening security and growing political tensions in Colombia. Carlos Ortega (EPA) EFE Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful, is in critical ...

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