Immediate Aftermath and Response
Colombian Senator was shot and critically wounded at a campaign rally in 's neighborhood, with his party condemning the attack as "unacceptable" and calling for justice.
President Gustavo Petro and other officials vowed a thorough investigation, offering a reward for information and promising to look into security protocol failures. A minor was arrested at the scene.
National and International Reactions
U.S. Secretary of State condemned the attack as a direct threat to democracy, criticizing Petro's rhetoric. Latin American leaders also expressed solidarity against violence.
Former President and others in Colombia stressed the attack as an assault on the country's hope and democratic values, highlighting the nation's struggle with political violence.