(Reuters) -Colombian Senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, who was shot in the head at a campaign event two months ago, died in the early hours of Monday at the age of 39, the hospital treating him said.

Following are some reactions to the news:

OFFICE OF COLOMBIA’S PRESIDENT GUSTAVO PETRO

“The Presidency of the Republic deeply regrets the death of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay. We express our most sincere condolences and all our solidarity to his family, friends, and loved ones in this difficult moment.”

COLOMBIA’S VICE PRESIDENT FRANCIA MARQUEZ

“Today is a sad day for the country. Violence cannot continue to mark our destiny. Democracy is not built with bullets or blood; it is built with respect, dialogue and recognizing our differences, regardless of political position.”

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