6.5 Magnitude Earthquake ROCKS Colombia
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Christian leaders call for prayer, unity following attack on presidential candidate Miguel Uribe in ColombiaPresidential pre-candidate and senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a political rally in Bogotá on Saturday, in an attack that has been condemned both in the South American country and internationally.
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 the country in years.
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 political violence two years ahead of national elections.