My son should have been here, after the murder the father himself took command, will contest the presidential elections for the son’s incomplete legacy:

News India Live, Digital Desk: A very emotional and shocking development has come to light in the politics of the South American country Colombia. A few months after the tragic murder of his young son, the father Miguel Uribe Londoño He himself has announced to contest the presidential elections. He said with a heavy heart that his son should have been on this stage today, but now he will fight for his incomplete legacy and the secure future of Colombia.

Who was Miguel Uribe Turbay?

Miguel Uribe Turbay was a rising star in Colombia and a strong contender for the 2026 presidential election.

That dark evening of murder: There was a fatal attack on him during an election rally in June 2025. He was shot in the head.

Struggle for two months: He died on 11 August 2025 after battling death for almost two months in the hospital.

Family History: His maternal grandfather, Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala, was President of Colombia and his mother, Diana Turbay, was also assassinated by a drug cartel.

Father’s resolution: ‘Democratic Colombia’ party will make noise

Miguel Uribe Londoño (73) had earlier sought a ticket from his son’s party ‘Democratic Centre’, but parted ways after differences with the party leadership.

new stage: Now he will contest elections under the banner of ‘Democratic Colombia’ party.

Emotional message: Launching the election campaign, he said, “My son was killed so that he could not become an obstacle in the path of criminals, but Miguel is still alive in the hopes of the people.”

Main Agenda: His election issue is strict action against crime, end of corruption and restoration of peace in the country.

[Image: Miguel Uribe Londoño holding a portrait of his slain son during the speech]

Increasing political violence in Colombia

The increasing incidents of attacks on candidates before the elections in Colombia have become a matter of international concern. Miguel’s father entering the election field is not only a political challenge, but is also being considered as a direct ‘challenge’ of a father against the drug mafia and criminal groups.