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Mexico Secures Silver at Pastry World Cup Americas, Advances to Final
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Mexico Secures Silver at Pastry World Cup Americas, Advances to Final

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico won the silver medal at the Pastry World Cup Americas selection event.
  • The team secured a spot in the grand final in Lyon, France, in January 2027.
  • The competition highlighted Mexico's technical skill and innovation in pastry.

Mexico has earned a silver medal at the Americas selection for the 2026 Pastry World Cup, securing its place in the global final. The competition, held during the Louisiana Restaurant Association Showcase in New Orleans, saw the Mexican team compete against representatives from seven other countries. The event evaluated technical skill, precision, innovation, and creativity in pastry arts. The United States took gold, with Paraguay securing bronze. The Mexican team, coached by Natividad Toledo, comprised specialists Roxana Flores (chocolate), Omar Robles (sugar), and Carlos Rocha (frozen desserts). They will now prepare for the world final in Lyon, France, scheduled for January 22-23, 2027. The team expressed joy and gratitude for the support received, emphasizing their commitment to continued training for the upcoming challenge. This achievement underscores the high standard and innovative capacity of contemporary Mexican pastry, positioning the country among the world's elite.

We're going to Lyon! We are happy and grateful for all the support we had in this edition. We're taking second place in the Pastry World Cup Americas 2026, and now we have to keep training for the final on January 22-23 in Lyon, France!!! Let's continue this adventure TOGETHER!!

โ€” Mexican TeamExpressing their excitement and commitment after winning the silver medal.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.