The assassination attempt on a senator and presidential hopeful has stunned Colombia, with many politicians describing it as the latest sign of deteriorating security in the country. Conservative Sen.

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

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, remains in critical condition and has shown little response to treatment after being shot in Bogota, the hospital treating him said on Monday.