Youth Festival Representatives Chosen in Santa Marta, Colombia and Jujuy, Argentina

In Santa Marta, Colombia, Cassiannil Chiquinquirá Hernández Madueño was elected Capitana Distrital del Mar for the 2026‑2027 term during the Fiesta del Mar, a celebration marking the city's 501st anniversary. She will promote cultural, tourism and community initiatives linked to the coastal identity of Santa Marta throughout her tenure.

In Jujuy, Argentina, Ángela Coria was selected as the new representative of Fundación Sentir for the 2026 Fiesta Nacional de los Estudiantes (FNE). She will join first and second representatives Ruth Bonilla and Belén Colqui, while other honorees received titles such as first and second dame of honor. The event aims to highlight youth participation and discourage hostile online comments.