Colombia: 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. Months after the tragic murder of his young son, father Miguel Uribe Londoño has announced he will run for president. He said with a heavy heart that his son should have been on this stage today, but now he will fight this battle for his incomplete legacy and the secure future of Colombia. Who was Miguel Uribe Turbe? Miguel Uribe Turbe was a rising star of Colombia and a strong contender for the 2026 presidential election. That dark evening of murder: He was fatally attacked during an election rally in June 2025. He was shot in the head. Struggle for two months: He died on August 11, 2025, after fighting the battle for death for almost two months in the hospital. Family history: His maternal grandfather Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala was the President of Colombia and his mother Diana Turbay was also murdered by a drug cartel. Father’s resolution: ‘Democratic Colombia’ party will make waves Miguel Uribe Londoño (73) had earlier Had sought ticket from his son’s party ‘Democratic Centre’, but after differences with the party leadership, he parted ways. New platform: Now he will contest elections under the banner of ‘Democratic Colombia’ party. Emotional message: Starting 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 Strict action against crime, end 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: Increasing incidents of attacks on candidates before 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.