New Delhi, June 8 -- Miguel Uribe - the Columbian presidential candidate who was shot thrice, two times in his head - is the son of journalist Diana Turbay who suffered a painful fate at the hands of drug lord Pablo Escobar and was ultimately killed during a botched rescue mission.

As Uribe continues to battle for his life, here's the story of his mother.

Colombian Sen Miguel Uribe Turbay, a possible candidate in the country's presidential election next year, was a union leader and businessman linked to the Liberal Party.

Uribe comes from a prominent family, as his mother was a known journalist, Diana Turbay. She was the daughter of former Colombian president Julio Cesar Turbay.

Diana Turbay was the founder of news magazine Hoy x Hoy,...