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Pamela Leiva and Daniel Fuenzalida Crowned Guachaca Royalty for 2026

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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  • Comedian Pamela Leiva and television personality Daniel Fuenzalida won the 2026 Guachaca crowns at the traditional festival’s return.
  • Leiva received 37.01% of the vote, ahead of Daniela Muñoz and Yanara Aedo, while the celebration returned on Sept. 5 and 6 after a six-year absence.
  • Leiva said she expected to lose and credited supporters, including her mother’s door-to-door campaign in Puente Alto.

Pamela Leiva and Daniel Fuenzalida took the 2026 Guachaca crowns as the traditional Cumbre Guachaca returned after six years away. The coronation took place Saturday at the Los Buenos Muchachos restaurant, where the last Guachaca king, Dr. Ugarte, presented them with their crowns.

Leiva emerged as the clear public favorite among the candidates, winning 37.01% of the vote. Daniela Muñoz finished second with 20.39%, followed by Yanara Aedo with 18.67%. Juanita Parra, Soledad Onetto and Piare con P also competed for the crown.

“I didn’t imagine I was going to win. I came prepared to lose,” Leiva, a comedian, said. She thanked those who supported her campaign and highlighted her mother’s role in campaigning door to door in Puente Alto. The celebration was held on Sept. 5 and 6.

I didn’t imagine I was going to win. I came prepared to lose.

· Pamela LeivaThe comedian reacted after winning the 2026 Guachaca queen title.
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