Spain condemns Colombian assassination attempt
The Hindu
Spain condemns attempted assassination of Colombian senator, urges end to violence; expresses solidarity with victim and Colombia.
Spain on Sunday (June 8, 2025) condemned the attempted assassination of a Colombian right-wing opposition senator and candidate in next year’s presidential election, saying “violence has no place in our societies”.
“Spain conveys its best wishes for a speedy recovery to the victim and all its solidarity to his family and friends, as well as to the Colombian people,” the Spanish Foreign Ministry added in a statement.
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