BOGOTÁ, Colombia: A outstanding Colombian presidential candidate was in “grave” situation and “combating for his life” in hospital Sunday (Jun 8), after an alleged teen gunman shot him twice within the head at a Bogotá marketing campaign rally.
Thirty 9 12 months previous right-wing Senator Miguel Uribe underwent profitable preliminary surgical procedure to comprise accidents from Saturday’s assault, however docs warned his life was nonetheless in severe peril.
He stays in “essentially the most grave situation and the prognosis is reserved” mentioned medics on the capital’s Santa Fe Clinic.
Uribe’s capturing has completely shocked a nation that had believed a long time of bloody political and narco violence had been largely prior to now.
Tons of took to the streets in main cities on Sunday to gentle candles, pray and voice their anger on the assault.
“Our hearts are damaged, Colombia hurts,” Carolina Gomez, a 41 12 months previous businesswoman, instructed AFP as she lit candles and prayed outdoors the hospital the place Uribe was being handled.
The group joined collectively in cries of “power to you Miguel” and “the persons are with you.”
Uribe’s spouse Maria Claudia Tarazona thanked Colombians for his or her help and requested that they collectively pray for his survival.
