Overview

• Uribe Turbay died on August 11 at Santa Fe Foundation Hospital after suffering a central nervous system hemorrhage linked to his June 7 shooting injuries.
• Colombian authorities have arrested six suspects, including a 15-year-old alleged shooter detained at the scene and alleged mastermind Elder José Arteaga Hernández.
• Investigators have yet to establish who ordered the attack or a definitive motive, with inquiries probing possible links to dissident FARC elements and organized crime networks.
• His death has provoked nationwide mourning and large demonstrations demanding justice, evoking memories of cartel-era political assassinations.
• Security concerns over political campaigns have intensified as Uribe’s passing injects uncertainty into the 2026 presidential election race.