Colombian senator fighting for life after shooting; police seek motive as teen suspect held

Supporters continue prayers for Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, who remains in critical condition after being shot in the head during a campaign event. The 15-year-old suspect, recovering from injuries, faces up to eight years’ rehabilitation; authorities believe he was a hired gunman. Colombia’s Attorney General suggests the attack may aim to destabilise politics or derail peace processes, echoing decades of election violence. President Petro notes the senator’s security was “suspiciously reduced” pre-attack, pledging a full investigation. Analysts warn the shooting fits Colombia’s history of political assassinations altering power dynamics. The incident has reignited fears of a return to darker eras of conflict. Amid uncertainty, the nation awaits answers and a miracle for the senator. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Colombia #MiguelUribeTurbay #MiguelUribe #DemocraticCentreParty #Bogota #PlazaDeBolivar #GustavoPetro #NoticiasColombia #AlJazeeraEnglish