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Mística Núñez Fails to Reach the Top 40 at Miss World 2026

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Venezuelan contestant Mística Núñez did not reach the top 40 at the 2026 Miss World pageant in Vietnam.
  • The pharmacist and medical student also failed to advance among the 10 contestants selected from the Americas and Caribbean group.
  • Miss Venezuela praised her commitment, charisma, preparation, beauty and determination after her performances in modeling, cooking and the head-to-head challenge.

Mística Núñez did not advance to the top 40 at Miss World 2026, despite what the article describes as a strong showing during the candidates' activities in Vietnam.

The Venezuelan contestant, a pharmacist and medical student, also missed selection as one of the 10 candidates chosen from the Americas and Caribbean group. Her performances included modeling and cooking challenges, as well as the pageant's main "head-to-head" challenge, where she presented a social-impact project that ranked among the five most important projects from the continent.

During the various challenges of the global competition, the Venezuelan representative displayed her commitment, charisma and comprehensive preparation.

· Miss Venezuela OrganizationThe organization praised Núñez after she failed to advance at Miss World 2026.

That record was not enough to take her further in the competition. Núñez also wore a national costume inspired by Josefa Camejo, designed by Carlos Pérez and featuring elaborate details.

After the pageant, the Miss Venezuela Organization thanked Núñez for her work. It said she had shown commitment, charisma and comprehensive preparation throughout the various challenges. In a separate message, the organization said her beauty, talent and determination reflected what Venezuelan women represent, and thanked her for carrying the country's flag with composure.

Her beauty, talent and determination reflect everything that Venezuelan women represent. Thank you for carrying our flag with such poise and giving your all in every appearance.

· Miss Venezuela OrganizationA second message thanked Núñez for her performance and representation of Venezuela.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.