Miguel Uribe Turbay (1986–2025) was a prominent Colombian politician known for his conservative stance and leadership roles at both local and national levels. Born in Bogotá into a politically and journalistically influential family—he was the grandson of former President Julio César Turbay Ayala and son of journalist Diana Turbay—he pursued studies in law and public policy at the University of the Andes and Harvard University. Uribe began his political career at age 25 when elected to Bogotá's City Council in 2012. He quickly gained recognition, being named "revelation councillor of the year" and later elected president of the council. He was a vocal critic of Bogotá's then-mayor Gustavo Petro. From 2016 to 2018, he served as Bogotá’s Secretary of Government under Mayor Enrique Peñalosa, becoming the youngest person to hold that position. During his tenure, Bogotá saw a slight decrease in homicide rates, though concerns about rising thefts and insecurity persisted. In 2022, Uribe was elected as a Senator representing the Democratic Centre party, becoming the most voted senator on an open list nationwide. He was a leading opposition voice against the leftist government of President Gustavo Petro, focusing on security, press freedom, and the protection of entrepreneurs. In March 2025, he announced his pre-candidacy for the 2026 presidential election within his party. On June 7, 2025, during a political rally in Bogotá’s Fontibón district, Uribe survived a serious assassination attempt when a 15-year-old assailant shot him multiple times. Despite critical injuries and surgery, he remained a significant figure until his death later in 2025. He was married to María Claudia Tarazona and had a son, Alejandro. His family history was marked by tragedy, as his mother was killed in a 1991 kidnapping linked to Pablo Escobar’s cartel[1][2][3][4][6][8].