Government Accountability

Legacy or Lure? Colombian Political Violence Draws Father Into Presidential Arena

By Economics Desk | August 27, 2025

The tragic assassination of Miguel Uribe has propelled his father into Colombia’s presidential race, spotlighting the nation’s escalating violence and failed leftist governance that jeopardizes regional stability and American interests.

In a country gripped by mounting violence, the sudden entry of Miguel Uribe Londoño into Colombia’s presidential race is more than a personal crusade—it is a stark reflection of a nation spiraling under ineffective leadership. The father of the late conservative candidate Miguel Uribe, fatally shot earlier this year, announced his candidacy with a call to restore security and prosperity amid rampant crime fostered by rebel groups and drug gangs. Can Colombia Reclaim Its Security and Sovereignty? Uribe Londoño’s campaign launch outside the congressional building symbolizes both grief and defiance against the chaos engulfing Colombia. His vision for "a secure...

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