The investigation into the June 7 assassination attempt on Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay in Modelia, western Bogotá, continues to unfold, as confirmed by recent reports. The Attorney General, Luz Adriana Camargo, has maintained strict confidentiality surrounding the case. However, it has been revealed that one of the two individuals arrested in connection with the incident, Carlos Eduardo Mora González, has a prior record for illegal possession of firearms.
The news outlet EL TIEMPO previously disclosed that a gray Chevrolet Spark was involved in the crime, with Mora González identified as the driver. He surrendered to the authorities at a police checkpoint in southern Bogotá and admitted to being the driver of the vehicle linked to the young assassin who targeted Uribe Turbay.
According to court documents, Mora González’s past firing arm incident is recorded under a case from September 2024 at the Specialized Criminal Court in Caquetá. He was apprehended in February 2024 with a firearm and ammunition supposedly intended for a criminal group in Florencia.
Born in Valencia, Venezuela, Mora González has been scrutinized further for his potential ties to a criminal training academy, indicating he may possess knowledge of ballistic practices. His involvement in the assassination attempt began on June 4, when he picked up a man known as ‘el Costeño’ from an apartment, and later returned to the same location on June 7 with ‘el Costeño’ and his companion to facilitate the shooting.
The authorities are currently working to locate a man referred to as ‘el Churco,’ who reportedly issued commands from Ecuador.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges and risks faced by political figures in the region, as well as the complex criminal networks operating across borders. Continued investigation is essential for resolving the case and ensuring justice.
The article reflects on a troubling situation but also brings to light the commitment of the authorities in pursuing justice, which is an encouraging sign amidst the difficulty of the circumstances.