Miss Grand International 2026: Country Power voting underway

Candidates in the Miss Grand International 2026 competition are currently participating in the ‘Country Power of the Year’ voting round. This stage features representatives from eight countries, including Paraguay, Chile, Tanzania, Ecuador, Pakistan, Philippines, Vietnam, and Guatemala. Only four countries will advance to the next stage.

In Paraguay, representative Micaela Viveros has reportedly fallen to last place in the voting. Supporters are being urged to vote via the official Miss Grand International website, where each vote costs 35 Thai Baht (THB). The winner of this round receives an automatic placement in the Top 20 of the grand final and contributes to the ‘Miss Popular Vote’ score.

Chilean representative Ignacia Michelson has advanced to the top four of the 80 participating countries. The voting process for this stage is determined by 95% new followers on the official Instagram account and 5% engagement, including likes, comments, and reposts. The voting period is scheduled between October 2 and October 4.