Miguel Uribe Turbay's Wife Confirms His Death with an Emotional Message - Details

María Claudia Tarazona, the wife of the senator and presidential pre-candidate, confirmed his death in the early hours of August 11, 2025, with a message on social media that included a photo of the two of them.

The passing of Miguel Uribe Turbay at the age of 39 sent shockwaves through Colombia and the world. He succumbed to his injuries at the Fundación Santa Fe clinic in Bogotá, two months after a shooting had left him in critical condition.

What Happened to the Senator

Uribe Turbay, a member of the Democratic Center party, was the victim of an attack on June 7 at a political rally in the capital city. According to official sources, he sustained three gunshot wounds, two of them to the head.

It all happened while he was giving a speech in a park. The incident was captured on multiple videos and raised alarms about the escalation of violence in the country.

Following the attack, Uribe Turbay remained in the Intensive Care Unit with a guarded prognosis. For ten weeks, he underwent surgeries and treatments, with short periods of improvement.

On August 9, the clinic reported that his condition had worsened due to a hemorrhage in his nervous system. This situation would eventually claim his life.

Many highlighted Tarazona's unwavering strength and support during her husband's months-long hospital stay, as she shared updates on his condition and remained steadfast by his side until the end.

Meanwhile, the repercussions of the case were felt nationally and internationally. In Colombia, tens of thousands of people marched, dressed in white and carrying flags, to reject violence, while political leaders from various sectors expressed their condolences.

Uribe Turbay's background included a law degree and a master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University. He was a councilman in the capital from the age of 26 and, in 2022, the most-voted senator in his party. In October 2024, he announced his presidential candidacy for the 2026 elections.

His Wife and Family

Tarazona, a lawyer from the department of Sucre in Colombia, met Uribe Turbay in 2011, when he was running for a seat on the Bogotá City Council. A mutual friend introduced them to collaborate on social projects, and shortly after, he invited her to join his campaign.

In 2016, the couple married in the capital. Tarazona had three daughters from a previous relationship — María, Emilia, and Isabela Acosta. Uribe Turbay became a father to the girls, and four years later, their son, Alejandro Uribe Tarazona, was born. He is currently five years old.

Tarazona stayed away from public life during the first years of their marriage. However, she always accompanied her husband on political campaigns, from collecting signatures for his run for mayor of the capital to his run for Senate and his presidential aspirations.

In previous interviews, the lawyer highlighted the maturity with which Uribe Turbay simultaneously took on his role as a councilman and his relationship with a woman who had three daughters. She also described him as a man devoted to his family and committed to his public responsibilities.

His Widow's Message

In the early hours of Monday, Tarazona posted a message on her Instagram account confirming the death of Uribe Turbay. She expressed her grief and her enduring love for her late husband.

This is what she wrote:

"You will always be the love of my life. Thank you for a life full of love, thank you for being a dad to the girls, the best dad to Alejandro.

I ask God to show me the way to learn to live without you.

Our love transcends this physical plane. Wait for me, when I fulfill my promise to our children, I will come find you and we will have our second chance.

Rest in peace, love of my life, I will take care of our children."

The message received widespread attention and was shared by national and international media. The outpouring of support was immediate, with hundreds of people sending messages of support to the family.

Shock, grief, and concern over the fact that such an act of violence was possible were widely expressed by many netizens.

"Praying for you all that God gives you so much strength during this difficult time ❤️❤️❤️ It's not right," one commenter wrote. Another person said, "God, this is all so difficult."

A third netizen wrote, "This is a painful moment, mourning a son, a husband, a father, and we're still here with so much hate and getting stuck."

Footage from the politician's funeral showed the immense grief of his family and the mourners who attended. He was laid to rest with flowers and a Colombian flag.

Tarazona's farewell post was one of many messages from family and loved ones. Uribe Turbay's sister, María Carolina Hoyos, also shared her grief and said she trusted their mother, Diana Turbay, would receive him "with open arms."

The politician's passing left a clear void for those who supported him throughout his career. Amid tributes and displays of affection, the words of his wife and loved ones served as a testament to the bond they shared until the very end.