ECOSOC - United Nations Economic and Social Council
ECOSOC - United Nations Economic and Social Council
06/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/09/2025 15:19
Secretary-General Condemns Attempted Assassination of Colombian Presidential Candidate as ‘Deplorable’ Act of Political Violence
The following statement was issued today by the Deputy Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attempt on the life of Miguel Uribe Turbay, the Colombian presidential precandidate, in Bogotá on 7 June.
The Secretary-General hopes for Mr. Uribe Turbay's full recovery, and expresses his solidarity with his family and the Colombian people. This deplorable act of political violence must be fully investigated and those responsible brought to justice. The coming elections present an opportunity for Colombians to further strengthen their democracy through a peaceful electoral process.
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