BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The alleged mastermind behind the capturing of a conservative Colombian senator and presidential candidate was taken into custody Saturday, nearly a month after the assault, legislation enforcement authorities mentioned.
Elder José Arteaga Hernández, alias “Chipi” or “Costeño,” was arrested in a neighborhood within the northwestern a part of the capital, Bogota, Nationwide Police Director Maj. Gen. Carlos Fernando Triana informed reporters. Authorities had beforehand accused him and different suspects of being close to the Bogota park the place Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in broad daylight on June 7.
Uribe was giving a political speech within the park when he was attacked from behind and wounded within the head, allegedly by a minor who was captured as he fled. Three different folks have been arrested for taking part within the logistics and execution of the crime. The motive remains to be being investigated.
Uribe, who in October introduced his intention to run within the 2026 presidential election, stays in intensive care and has undergone a number of surgical procedures. From his Senate seat, he had turn out to be considered one of President Gustavo Petro’s most vocal critics.
The assault has been broadly condemned in a rustic with a darkish previous during which drug cartels and rebel teams murdered and kidnapped politicians.
Costs in opposition to Arteaga embody tried aggravated murder; manufacturing, trafficking and carrying firearms or ammunition; and utilizing minors to commit crimes. Interpol issued a pink discover in opposition to him Friday.
It was not instantly clear Saturday if Arteaga had an legal professional who might touch upon his behalf. Authorities mentioned he would make his first courtroom look over the weekend.
Triana final month mentioned Arteaga “has been concerned in a lifetime of crime for greater than 20 years, performing hit jobs in all forms of crimes in Bogotá.”
