Political violence has returned to Colombia
On June 7th a presidential candidate was shot
On June 7th a 15-year-old gunman shot at Miguel Uribe, a senator from the right-wing Democratic Centre party, while he was campaigning in Bogotá, Colombia’s capital. He was hit in the head. The boy was arrested and charged with attempted murder. The 39-year-old Mr Uribe, a contender in next year’s presidential election, is in intensive care.
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