Uribe was speaking at a campaign event when gunshots rang out. He was shot three times, including in the head, and is "fighting for his life."

A 15-year-old boy is in custody following the attack on conservative presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe at a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday. View on euronews

The potential presidential contender, survived an initial operation after being shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to his wife and the hospital.