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Shooting of senator sends shock waves through fragile Colombian democracy
Colombia was thrust into a state of uncertainty and fear Monday after an attack on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay left the 39-year-old senator in critical condition, raising alarms about ...
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Videos of assassination attempt in Colombia stoke national tension
An assassination attempt against a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Saturday has horrified much of the nation, and not just because it represents the highest-profile political violence in ...
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The attempted assassination of Colombian politician Miguel Uribe Turbay threatens a return to the violence of the past
The assault on the conservative senator, who was hoping to run for president, is reminiscent of the murders of five ...
Fears of violence revived after Colombian senator shot in head at campaign rally
"This is the kind of moment that feels really pivotal, and it's frankly a very dangerous moment in Colombian politics," said ...
Colombian presidential candidate in critical condition after assassination attempt
Colombian conservative presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe is in critical condition after being shot in the head during an ...