Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Urbe shot during the campaign

A Colombian senator And the presidential candidate was shot dead on Saturday in Bogot, the government and his campaign said.

39 -year -old Miguel URIE held an event in a public park in the Fontibon neighborhood when “armed subjects shot him in the back“

His party described the attack as serious, but did not talk about his condition.

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The 39 -year -old Miguel Urbe conducted a campaign in a public park when he was shot dead. (Raul Arboleda/AFP via Getty Images)

He is a member of the opposition right -wing Democratic Center, founded by former Colombian President Alvara Urbe.

The party called the attack “an unacceptable act of violence.”

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Miguel URIB TURA, Center in Blue Tie, notes after voting against the referendum offered by the government, in Bogot, Colombia, May 14, 2025 (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File) (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File)

Video circulating in social media showed URibe after an attack covered with blood, a possible head wound when people try to stop the bleeding.

Police officers guard the area where Colombian Senator Miguel Urbe was shot dead during the event. (Reuters // Louise Gonzalez)

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According to Colombia, a suspect was taken into custody, the mayor of the Bogota said.

Reuters contributed to this report.