Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on Colombia
United Nations Secretary-General
New York
09 June 2025
Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attempt on the life of Miguel Uribe Turbay, the Colombian presidential precandidate, in Bogota 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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El Secretario General condena enérgicamente el atentado contra la vida del político colombiano y precandidato presidencial Miguel Uribe Turbay, ocurrido en Bogotá el 7 de junio.
El Secretario General espera la plena recuperación del Señor Uribe Turbay y expresa su más profunda solidaridad con su familia y con el pueblo colombiano. Este deplorable acto de violencia política debe ser investigado a fondo y los responsables llevados ante la justicia. Las próximas elecciones presentan una oportunidad para que los colombianos fortalezcan aún más su democracia mediante un proceso electoral pacífico.
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