• Colombian police arrested Elder Jose Arteaga, alleged mastermind behind the shooting of Senator Uribe.
• Uribe remains in critical condition after being shot on June 7 during a political rally.
• The attack drew widespread condemnation amid Colombia's history of political violence.

Colombian police have arrested Elder Jose Arteaga Hernández, the alleged mastermind behind the shooting of Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential candidate. Arteaga, known by the aliases "Chipi" or "Costeño," was taken into custody in Bogotá following an extensive investigation into the incident from June 7 when Uribe was shot while delivering a speech. This arrest is part of a larger crackdown, as police confirmed that four additional suspects, including a minor charged with firing the weapon, have also been detained, according to Reuters, CBS News, South China Morning Post, and BBC.

The shooting has raised serious concerns about the safety of political figures in Colombia, a country with a troubled history of violence against its leaders. Uribe, who has been a vocal critic of the current left-wing government led by President Gustavo Petro, suffered multiple injuries, including two gunshot wounds to the head. Since the attack, Uribe has been hospitalized and remains in intensive care, highlighting the severity of the situation, according to CBS News, South China Morning Post, and BBC.

Charges against Arteaga include attempted aggravated homicide and using minors to commit crimes. Authorities have indicated that he played a critical role in coordinating the attack, allegedly orchestrating the recruitment of the minor and providing the weapon used. The motive for the assassination attempt remains unclear, but it has sparked widespread condemnation from various sectors of society, as Colombia grapples with its legacy of political violence and instability, according to Reuters, CBS News, South China Morning Post, and BBC.