The brazen attack, captured on video, recalled the political violence of past decades. The senator arrived at a hospital in critical condition.

BOGOTA, June 7 (Reuters) - Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, as his wife said he was fighting for his life in hospital.

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, was fighting for his life in hospital after being shot during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, according to his wife and government and party authorities.