Geopolitical Analysis

Father of Slain Senator Steps Up Amid Colombia’s Political Turmoil

By National Security Desk | August 22, 2025

In a stark reminder of the dangers facing defenders of freedom in Latin America, Miguel Uribe Londoño takes up his late son’s fight for Colombia’s future, challenging leftist President Gustavo Petro.

Colombia finds itself at a crossroads where political violence threatens the very fabric of its democracy. The recent assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay—a prominent opposition voice against President Gustavo Petro’s leftist agenda—has sent shockwaves throughout the nation and beyond. In an act that underscores resilience and the urgent need to defend democracy, his father, Miguel Uribe Londoño, has stepped into the presidential primary race representing the right-wing Centro Democrático party. Can America Stand By as Leftist Instability Spills Over? The death of Senator Uribe Turbay is not just a Colombian tragedy; it is a warning sign for all democracies...

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