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This morning, the Santa Fe Foundation confirmed the death of Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe , who was the victim of an attack in Bogotá during a political event as part of his presidential campaign.

In a gesture of solidarity with his loved ones, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán declared three days of mourning in the nation's capital to pay tribute to the politician who served the community for years.

Bogotá will pay tribute to Miguel Uribe. Photo: iStock

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According to what the local administration expressed on social media, this time should be used for reflection and unity among citizens in memory of a distinguished official.

“Miguel served the city and worked for a better Bogotá,” Galán expressed on his X account, referring to the career of the presidential candidate, who died this Monday, August 11, 2025.

An article published by the Open Library of the Colombian Peace Process (BAPP) explains that declarations of mourning are acts carried out in response to tragedies and the deaths of prominent figures in public life.

This measure is implemented with the aim of holding a tribute in which, symbolically, people accompany the victim's family to express their solidarity in the face of their loss.

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In such cases, residents of the territory where the decree is announced may carry out civil activities or rituals to express their grief, such as raising the flag at half-mast, wearing intertwined black ribbons, or lighting candles.

However, these actions are not related to the suspension of general functions, so residents can continue their routines completely normally, and commercial establishments can operate as usual.

People can light candles as a symbol of solidarity. Photo: iStock

The only activities that are modified during the three days of mourning in Bogotá are those that are part of the official agenda managed by the district administration.

To date, the Mayor's Office has not provided details regarding the measure announced by Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán on social media, so his team is expected to announce the corresponding considerations in the coming hours.

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Bogotá and several other cities across the country join in the mourning. Photo: iStock

Bogotá will pay tribute to Miguel Uribe. Photo: iStock

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According to what the local administration expressed on social media, this time should be used for reflection and unity among citizens in memory of a distinguished official.

“Miguel served the city and worked for a better Bogotá,” Galán expressed on his X account, referring to the career of the presidential candidate, who died this Monday, August 11, 2025.

This measure is implemented with the aim of holding a tribute in which, symbolically, people accompany the victim's family to express their solidarity in the face of their loss.

People can fly flags at half-staff. Photo: iStock

READ ALSO

However, these actions are not related to the suspension of general functions, so residents can continue their routines completely normally, and commercial establishments can operate as usual.

People can light candles as a symbol of solidarity. Photo: iStock

The only activities that are modified during the three days of mourning in Bogotá are those that are part of the official agenda managed by the district administration.

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