# Reina de Ibarra pageant in Ecuador

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/reina-de-ibarra-pageant-in-ecuador
> Updated: 2026-08-26T01:14:41.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In San Miguel de Ibarra, Ecuador, seven candidates have been presented for the Reina de Ibarra 2026-2027 pageant. The competition is held as part of the celebrations for the 420th anniversary of the city’s foundation.

The candidates—Tamara Santamaría, Malena Pozo, Diana Montesdeoca, Katy Keery, Daniela Mejía, Janny Ortega, and Natalia Medrano—met with Mayor Álvaro Castillo and local authorities to discuss their motivations and intended social projects. The selection process, overseen by the city’s Director of Education, Culture, and Heritage, María Victoria Rea, will involve various public activities and official presentations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Mayoral candidates emerge in Ibarra and Ica elections

Political races for mayoralties in Ibarra, Ecuador, and Ica, Peru, are underway, featuring diverse candidates and rival politicians maintaining social ties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayoral-candidates-emerge-in-ibarra-and-ica-elections

### 2026-08-23: Ibarra presents seven candidates for Reina de Ibarra 2026-2027

Seven candidates have entered the competition for Reina de Ibarra 2026-2027 as part of the city's 420th-anniversary celebrations in Ecuador.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibarra-presents-seven-candidates-for-reina-de-ibarra-2026-2027

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