Uribe Londoño Named Colombia’s Ambassador to the UK
Colombia · Politics Colombia’s new government has named Miguel Uribe Londoño as ambassador to the United Kingdom, with the news breaking on 13 August 2026. He is the father of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, the 2026 presidential pre-candidate who was shot on 7 June 2025 and died on 11 August 2025. The appointment comes from […] The post Uribe Londoño Named Colombia’s Ambassador to the UK appeared…
Colombia's newly appointed President Abelardo de la Espriella has swiftly appointed Miguel Uribe Londoño as the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom. Uribe Londoño is the father of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a presidential hopeful who tragically died in a shooting incident on 7 June 2025. Uribe Londoño's appointment, reported on 13 August 2026, is seen as a significant gesture by President de la Espriella, highlighting the emotional significance of the case.
The news comes just days after a ceremony commemorating the one-year anniversary of his son's death, during which Uribe Londoño spoke about his son's belief in politics as a means to save lives. The appointment of Uribe Londoño, a veteran of Colombia's political right, brings a personal touch to the new administration's diplomatic efforts.
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