Miguel Uribe Turbay age
  • Save

Miguel Uribe Turbay Age, Wife, Family, Ethnicity, Religion, Biography

Last Updated on: 8th June 2025, 03:44 pm

Who is Miguel Uribe Turbay? Biography, Wiki

Miguel Uribe Turbay is a Colombian senator and presidential candidate now fighting for his life after a shocking assassination attempt during a campaign rally. A prominent conservative voice, his biography combines political legacy and personal tragedy.

Miguel Uribe Turbay Age

Born on January 28, 1986, in Bogotá, the age of Miguel Uribe Turbay is 39 years old as of 2025 and falls under the zodiac sign Aquarius.

Short Bio And Some Quick Facts

Complete Real Name Miguel Uribe Turbay
Nickname Miguel Uribe
Date of Birth January 28, 1986
Age 39 years
Place of Birth Bogotá, Colombia
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Father Update Soon
Mother Diana Turbay
Education Masters (Public Policy)
Institute University of the Andes
Occupation Politician, Lawyer
Relationship Status Married
Wife María Claudia Tarazona
Nationality Colombian
Ethnicity Mixed (European/indigenous heritage)
Religion Catholicism
Height Update Soon
Weight Update Soon
Eye color Black
Hair color Black
Salary (As of 2025) Update Soon
Net Worth (As of 2025) Update Soon
Category Biography

Education

After Los Nogales College, he earned a law degree and a master’s in Public Policy from the University of the Andes, then completed an MPA at Harvard University.

Family

The connection of Miguel tie to Colombia’s political elite:

Mother Diana Turbay (Journalist killed by Medellín Cartel in 1991)
Grandfather Julio César Turbay Ayala (Colombian President, 1978-1982)
Grandmother Nydia Quintero (Founder of Solidarity for Colombia)
Father Unnamed union leader/businessman
Siblings Not publicly available

Wife

Miguel Uribe Turbay’s wife, María Claudia Tarazona, urgently requested prayers after the attack:

“Miguel is fighting for his life. I ask everyone to join us in prayer.”
Is Miguel Uribe Turbay married? Yes, since at least 2022. They have no known children.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Miguel Uribe (@migueluribet)

Career

  • 2022–Present: Colombian Senator (Democratic Centre Party)

  • 2019: Ran for Bogotá Mayor (lost to Claudia López)

  • 2016: Bogotá Secretary of Government

  • 2012–2015: Bogotá City Council (Liberal Party)
    Announced 2026 presidential bid in October 2024 at the site of his mother’s murder.

Shooting

On June 7, 2025, Uribe was shot twice in the head and once in the knee mid-speech at a Bogotá rally. Some important facts are:

Detail Information
Location El Golfito Park, Bogotá
Suspect 15-year-old with Glock pistol
Current Status Critical condition after surgery
Government Response $730,000 reward for masterminds

Religion

While Miguel Uribe Turbay’s religion is not formally documented, his wife’s public plea for divine intervention suggests Christian (Catholicism) faith.

Ethnicity and Nationality

The ethnicity of Miguel Uribe is Colombian (mixed European/indigenous heritage) and he is the Colombian national.

Height and Weight

The height and weight details of Miguel Uribe Turbay aren’t verified publicly. Media images suggest an average build.

Net Worth

Miguel Uribe Turbay’s net worth is undisclosed. As a senator and former city official, his income comes from public service roles.

Also Check, Thomas Fugate Age, Education, Career, Ethnicity, Salary, Biography

Social Media Handles

All the mentioned below are the social media handles of the Politician and Lawyer Miguel Uribe Turbay:

Homepage www.theeducationisthub.com
Instagram www.instagram.com/migueluribet
X (Formerly Twitter) www.x.com/MiguelUribeT
Facebook www.facebook.com/MiguelUribeTurbay