Beauty pageants celebrate older women in Uruguay and Argentina

In Uruguay, the ‘Señora de las 4 Décadas’ pageant was held at the AJUPY hall in Young. Organized by María Esther Ríos and MER Eventos, the event featured three categories: Señora Reina Integral, Miss 50+, and Señora de las 4 Décadas. Marisol Felix Lescano was crowned Señora Reina Integral Río Negro 2026, Rossana Segovia won Miss 50+ Río Negro 2026, and Pamela Beneroso was elected Señora de las 4 Décadas Río Negro 2026.

In Argentina, Mónica Muggiani, representing Rivadavia, was crowned the Reina del Adulto Mayor 2026 at the Aldo Cantoni Stadium in San Juan. Muggiani, who recently completed 45 days of chemotherapy, shared her journey of overcoming cancer and finding strength through faith. The event included 19 candidates representing different departments of San Juan.