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."

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

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, remains in critical but stable condition after being shot in Bogota on Saturday, the hospital treating him said on Thursday.Physicians continue to work to mitigate the impact of the injuries,