Rubio condemns assassination attempt on Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe fights for his life after an assassination attempt by a 15-year-old hit man, an attack condemned by U.S. and Latin American leaders.

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe was shot while campaigning for president in Colombia. (RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Images)

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno also condemned the attack in a statement on social media.

"The assassination attempt on leading presidential candidate Miguel Uribe is a vile attack on democracy. This evil act must be investigated and anyone responsible, directly or indirectly, must face swift punishment," Moreno wrote.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric also reacted to Uribe's shooting.

"My strongest condemnation of the attack against Miguel Uribe Turbay, pre-presidential candidate in Colombia. In a democracy, violence has no place or justification," Boric wrote.

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled a planned trip to France following the assassination attempt against Uribe. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

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Colombia's Ministry of Defense has offered a nearly $750,000 reward for information relating to the assassination attempt.

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