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Colombia Mourns Miguel Uribe Turbay as Inquiry Targets FARC Dissidents

His death two months after the June campaign attack has prompted official tributes in parliament with security planners racing to fortify next year’s election.

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In Kolumbien haben tausende Menschen dem am Montag an den Folgen eines Attentats gestorbenen Präsidentschaftskandidaten Miguel Uribe die letzte Ehre erwiesen.
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Overview

  • Uribe died on August 11 at Bogotá’s Santa Fe clinic after doctors reported a new brain hemorrhage; his wife confirmed the news on Instagram.
  • Investigators have detained six suspects, including the charged 15-year-old shooter, while probing links to the FARC-dissident Segunda Marquetalia cell.
  • Thousands queued in Bogotá to pay their respects at his flag-draped coffin following official honors in parliament.
  • Government leaders including President Gustavo Petro and Vice President Francia Márquez have appealed for an end to political violence and vowed to identify those responsible.
  • His death has intensified concerns over political violence and prompted officials to prioritize stronger security measures ahead of the 2026 presidential election.