Assassination of Miguel Uribe Turbay

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/assassination-of-miguel-uribe-turbay

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How high is Assassination of Miguel Uribe Turbay?Approximately 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) above sea level
2. What is the location of assassination?El Golfito Park, Modelia, Fontibón, Bogotá, Colombia
3. What is the date of attack?June 7, 2025
4. Who was Miguel Uribe Turbay?He was a senator in Colombia and a candidate for president in 2026. He worked on laws and talked about how to help people.
5. Where did the attack happen?It happened in Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, at El Golfito Park in the Modelia neighborhood of Fontibón.

Political Violence: The use of force or intimidation to achieve political goals, often targeting individuals or groups involved in politics.
Democratic Process: The system of elections, laws, and public participation that allows citizens to choose their leaders and influence government.
Political Polarization: The division of a society into opposing political groups with extreme views, making compromise difficult.