On Saturday, June 7, presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot in the head during a campaign event, leaving him in critical condition. The incident sent shockwaves through Colombia's political scene, prompting an immediate outpouring of concern from citizens.
By Sunday, hundreds of supporters had gathered in a spontaneous march toward the Santa Fe clinic, where Uribe remains under close medical supervision. The march underscored the outpouring of emotion from citizens in response to the attack.
As the demonstration moved through the streets, a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's Cundinamarca region, adding to an already tense situation. Tremors were felt across nearby communities, underscoring the country's vulnerability to seismic shocks.
Michelle Begue reports from Colombia.
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Colombian presidential candidate shot, in critical condition
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