Rejection of the attack against Senator and presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe

From the oil, gas, and liquid fuels industry, we deeply lament and strongly reject the attack against Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe. We express our solidarity with him, his family, and his team, and we ask for his recovery.

This violent act not only threatens the life of a political leader but also undermines the most fundamental values of democracy and violates the right of all citizens to participate freely in the political life of the country. Democracy is built on ideas, respect, and dialogue, never on violence or intimidation.

No form of violence can have a place in public debate or in the political life of the country. We call for these acts not to go unpunished and for the integrity of those who actively participate in democracy to be protected.

From the hydrocarbons sector, we reaffirm our commitment to a society where all voices can be heard, even amidst differences. Colombia cannot go back to times of intimidation and fear. The plurality of ideas is a strength, not a threat, and only with full guarantees for political exercise will it be possible to move towards a fairer, safer, and more democratic country.

It is essential that we all, as a country, promote a calm narrative that contributes to respect for differences and the strengthening of democratic debate, which does not generate polarization or stigmatization, nor incite violence.

The Government has a key role in ensuring that the electoral process and civic debates take place with full guarantees for the exercise of rights, the protection of life, and the free participation of all candidates and citizens.