Miguel Uribe Turbay

Politician

Colombian Bogotá, Colombia

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityColombian
Date of Birth28/01/1986
Age39 years (died on 11, Aug, 2025)
BirthplaceBogotá, Colombia
Date of Death11/08/2025

Latest News about Miguel Uribe Turbay

11/08/2025

Miguel Uribe Turbay died on August 11, 2025, after spending about two months in critical condition from injuries sustained in a shooting at a campaign event in Bogotá. The Colombian senator had been seeking the Democratic Centre party's nomination for the 2026 presidential election. His death drew national attention and renewed concerns about political violence in Colombia.

07/06/2025

Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot during a campaign rally in Bogotá's Fontibón neighborhood and suffered severe injuries, including a head wound. He was taken for emergency treatment and remained in critical condition for an extended period while investigators pursued those behind the attack. Authorities later reported arrests connected to the shooting, including the alleged organizer.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameMiguel Uribe

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (183 cm)
Eye ColorMoss Green
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolColegio Los Nogales, Bogotá
College/University
  • Universidad de los Andes
  • Harvard University
Degrees
  • Bachelor's degree in Law
  • Master's degree in Public Policy
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2016

Family

FatherMiguel Uribe Londoño
MotherDiana Turbay
SiblingsMaría Carolina Hoyos Turbay
SpouseMaría Claudia Tarazona
Children
  • Alejandro
  • Isabela Acosta
  • Maria Acosta
  • Emilia Acosta
GrandfatherJulio César Turbay (former President of Colombia, 1978-1982)

Career

Political Party
  • Colombian Liberal Party (2010-2018)
  • Independent (2018-2020)
  • Democratic Centre (2021 - Present)
Political Journey
  • Contested for Bogotá city council from the Liberal Party and won (2012)
  • Became Council President of Bogotá (2014), the youngest person to hold the position
  • Appointed Secretary of Government of Bogotá by Mayor Enrique Peñalosa (2016)
  • Contested for mayor of Bogotá as an independent candidate but lost (2018)
  • Elected Senator of the Republic as a candidate for the Democratic Centre party (2022)
  • Announced candidacy for the 2026 presidential election in March 2025
Awards & Recognitions
  • Named Best Civil Servant by specialised media for consistent work (2017)
  • Nominated as one of the 10 Most Influential Young Politicians worldwide by One Young World (2018)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/migueluribet/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MiguelUribeTurbay
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MiguelUribeT
Twitterhttps://x.com/MiguelUribeT
Official Websitehttps://migueluribe.com/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Miguel Uribe Turbay grew up in Bogotá, Colombia.
2. In 1990, his mother was kidnapped by a drug gang, resulting in a tragic rescue attempt where she was accidentally shot.
3. Miguel began his political career at age 26 by winning a city council seat.
4. During his time as Council President, he challenged the policies of Mayor Gustavo Petro.
5. In 2022, he contested elections and received the highest votes ever recorded for a candidate in Colombia.
6. On June 7, 2025, he was shot three times during a rally but survived after successful surgery.
7. On June 7, 2025, he was shot three times during a rally and later died from his injuries on August 11, 2025.
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