Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“Colombian police have arrested the alleged mastermind of the assassination attempt against a presidential hopeful during a rally last month. Miguel Uribe, a conservative senator, was twice shot in the head in the capital, Bogotá, as he was campaigning for his party’s nomination in the 2026 presidential election. Police arrested a suspected criminal, Élder José Arteaga Hernandez, who they say persuaded a 15-year-old to carry out the attack. Four other people had already been arrested, including the teenager charged with shooting Uribe. Uribe remains in a critical condition. The motive for the attempt on his life on 7 June is unclear. Colombian police chief Carlos Fernando Triana said on Friday that Arteaga had a long criminal history and was wanted for ‘aggravated attempted homicide’ and ‘use of minors for the commission of crimes’ over the attack on Uribe. Police say he co-ordinated the assault, hired the gunman and provided him with a weapon.” (07/05/25)