{"id":163526,"date":"2025-08-17T23:16:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T23:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/maria-carolina-hoyos-dismissed-miguel-uribe-turbay-with-a-heartfelt-letter-stating-i-never-imagined-i-would-have-to-bury-my-brother\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T23:17:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T23:17:00","slug":"maria-carolina-hoyos-dismissed-miguel-uribe-turbay-with-a-heartfelt-letter-stating-i-never-imagined-i-would-have-to-bury-my-brother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/maria-carolina-hoyos-dismissed-miguel-uribe-turbay-with-a-heartfelt-letter-stating-i-never-imagined-i-would-have-to-bury-my-brother\/","title":{"rendered":"Mar\u00eda Carolina Hoyos dismissed Miguel Uribe Turbay with a heartfelt letter, stating, “I never imagined I would have to bury my brother.”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tragedy Strikes the Turbay Family: A Letter of Farewell<\/h2>\n
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Mar\u00eda Carolina Hoyos Turbay fired her brother Miguel Uribe Turbay, who died on August 11, 2025 – credit @mcarolinahoyost\/instagram\/press Miguel Uribe<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

On August 11, 2025, the Turbay family suffered another heartbreak with the passing of Miguel Uribe Turbay, a former senator from the Democratic Center. His sister, \u00a0Mar\u00eda Carolina Hoyos Turbay\u00a0, took to social media to express her grief through a heartfelt letter published in *Time*. This letter not only served as a farewell to her brother but also emphasized the deep pain of losing a loved one.<\/p>\n

In her message, Mar\u00eda Carolina conveyed her disbelief, stating, \u00a0\u201cI never imagined having to bury my brother Miguel.\u201d\u00a0 Such powerful words reflect the profound shock and sorrow that enveloped the family after yet another tragedy.<\/p>\n

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Mar\u00eda Carolina reflected on pivotal moments in her life, recalling the painful day 34 years ago when the family buried their mother, Diana Turbay. Diana was tragically killed after six months of being kidnapped. The sorrow of those moments resonated as she recounted entering the \u00a0Primada Cathedral\u00a0 of Bogot\u00e1, hand in hand with her brother, then just four years old. She wrote, \u00a0\u201cIt was the same temple, the same silence that rumbled in my ears when, in 1991, together with his little hand, Miguel’s, I entered to say goodbye to our mother.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The relatives of Uribe Turbay, family, friends, and supporters organized a day of prayer in the place of the attack – credit @mcarolinahoyosot\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Central to their experiences was the message of strength transmitted by their grandmother, Nydia. Mar\u00eda Carolina emphasized this, saying, \u00a0\u201cLove must be stronger than this new tragedy,\u201d\u00a0 a sentiment that aims to uplift the family amidst relentless grief.<\/p>\n

In detailing Miguel\u2019s final days, Hoyos recounted the more than eight weeks he spent hospitalized at the \u00a0Santa Fe Foundation\u00a0 in Bogot\u00e1. She recalled him as a brave fighter, stating, \u00a0\u201cMiguel did not give up on the day of the attack. He was a true warrior.\u201d\u00a0 Daily masses in the clinic\u2019s oratory provided some comfort, and each communion prayed became strength for the family to say goodbye with \u00a0serenity\u00a0 and \u00a0gratitude\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Mar\u00eda Carolina painted a picture of her brother as a \u00a0loving father, honest son\u00a0, and \u00a0loyal friend\u00a0. She expressed her yearning to transform his absence into actions that could benefit others. \u201cThe first way to honor him is to protect and accompany his son, Alejandro,\u201d she emphasized, highlighting the importance of family bonds that have endured through countless adversities.<\/p>\n

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Among the commitments he assumed in the letter, Mar\u00eda Carolina Hoyos defended the protection of the son of Miguel Uribe Turbay – Credit Carlos Ortega\/Efe<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Mar\u00eda Carolina also stressed the critical role of the \u00a0Solidarity Foundation for Colombia\u00a0, which she currently heads. According to her letter, \u00a0the Foundation has benefitted 67,948 families and over 5.8 million Colombians,\u00a0 illustrating the significant social impact of their work. Each of these numbers represents a unique life story transformed through her family\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n

The letter also included heartfelt tributes to other family members. Mar\u00eda Carolina honored her mother, Diana Turbay, as a courageous journalist dedicated to serving the truth, alongside their grandmother Nydia, a steadfast pillar for the family in times of adversity.<\/p>\n

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Mar\u00eda Carolina Hoyos remembered her mother, Diana Turbay, as the journalist who chose to serve from the truth and to the people – Colprensa credit<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Hoyos concluded her letter by emphasizing the resilience of the \u00a0Turbay family\u00a0, invoking the lessons from their past in the face of tragedy. \u00a0\u201cHis strength has been an example for all: neither in 1991 nor now broke,\u201d\u00a0 she stated, signaling a promise to carry on the values instilled in them by previous generations. Her desire is to ensure that all future achievements will reflect the enduring spirit and legacy of Miguel Uribe Turbay.<\/p>\n

This poignant letter serves not only as a goodbye but also as an affirmation of family unity, resilience, and commitment to honor the legacy left behind. The stories and memories shared are a testament to the profound impact Miguel Uribe Turbay had on those around him, a legacy that will undoubtedly live on through his family and their philanthropic efforts.<\/p>\n


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