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Colombian police capture suspected leader in senator's shooting

BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, JUL 6 – Elder Jose Arteaga Hernandez, with a 20-year criminal record, was arrested for coordinating the June 7 assassination attempt on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, authorities said.

  • On July 5, Colombian police arrested Elder Jose Arteaga Hernandez, the alleged mastermind of the June 7 attack on Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, bringing total suspects to five.
  • Political tensions between President Gustavo Petro and Uribe's opposition party fueled the attack, though motives remain unclear, highlighting deep divisions in Colombia.
  • Colombian police chief Triana cited Arteaga’s long criminal record and charges for attempted homicide and minors, revealing he coordinated the attack and hired a 15-year-old shooter.
  • Following the attack, tens of thousands of Colombians held silent protests over political violence; Uribe remains in critical condition.
  • Ahead of the 2026 presidential election, Colombian investigators continue to pursue those suspected of orchestrating the attack, highlighting ongoing security concerns amid political tensions.
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The Colombian police arrested on Saturday 5 July the alleged perpetrator of the 7 June attack, which targeted the senator and presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe. José Arteaga is accused in particular of having supplied the weapon to the 15-year-old who fired. Touched in the head, Miguel Uribe is still in a coma and in a critical state, according to his doctors.

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One month after the attack on Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, still hospitalized in a serious state, Colombia continues to be unaware of the reasons for the attack.

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larazon.co broke the news in on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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