On August 11, Miguel Uribe Turbay passed away following two-month long health battle. The Colombian politician, who was serving as the member of Senate, was shot during his rally.

Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay passed away on Monday as a result of the gunshot wounds he sustained on Saturday, June 7, in Bogotá, while participating in a campaign event.

By bnl editorial staff Miguel Uribe Turbay, the Colombian senator and presidential hopeful who embodied both political privilege and personal tragedy, has died following a two-month battle to survive gunshot wounds sustained at a campaign rally.