Bolivia will be represented at Caballero Universal 2026 by Jorge Eduardo Arandia Terceros. It is the sixth edition of the international make beauty pageant based in Venezuela.
Before becoming Caballero Universal Bolivia 2026, Arandia was Mister Santa Cruz 2022. He is a model and a dancer for the Agrupacion Sabrosos, a Bolivian musical band known for performing Cumbia and regional Latin American dance music.
Arandia is from Santa Cruz Department, the largest of the nine constituent departments of Bolivia. The capital of the department is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, which also the largest city in the country.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Nestled in Bolivia’s tropical eastern lowlands, Santa Cruz de la Sierra has emerged as a captivating destination that shatters the high-altitude stereotypes of the country. Tourism in the city centers around its historic heart Plaza 24 de Septiembre where visitors can climb the brick bell tower of the Metropolitan Cathedral for panoramic views or watch locals gather beneath the shade of towering palm trees.
Beyond the city’s concentric urban rings lies an exceptional gateway to spectacular natural wonders. Just outside the limits, travelers can slide down the sweeping sand dunes of Lomas de Arena or spot sloths and exotic butterflies at Biocentro Güembé.
For deeper adventures, the city provides direct access to the staggering biodiversity of Amboró National Park, the pre-Incan ruins of Samaipata, and the historic Jesuit Missions of Chiquitos. Boasting a warm climate, thriving nightlife, and a welcoming, laid-back camba culture, the city offers a vibrant, tropical alternative for anyone exploring South America.
Headquartered in this city is Reina Hispanoamericana, which was formed in 1991. It is organized by Promociones Gloria, a modeling agency based in the city.
Caballero Universal 2026
On October 11, 2025, the Caballero Universal 2025 coronation ceremony was held at the Teatro Nacional de Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela. It was hosted by Henrys Silva, Vanessa Maradona and Caballero Universal 2024 Jeremy Sainte-Marie.
A total of 24 men competed for the Caballero Universal 2025 crown. These were the winners and the runners-up:
- Caballero Universal 2025: Franco Daniel Cova (Venezuela)
- Vice Caballero Universal 2025: Israel Jesús Da Silva (Brazil)
- 1st runner-up: Luca Scandolara (Italy)
- 2nd runner-up: Anantha Krishna (India)
- 3rd runner-up: Marnny Lampa (Philippines)
- 4th runner-up: Luis Fernández Dávila (Peru)
Bolivia was represented by David Limpias. He was unplaced.
Caballero Universal 2026
On April 7, 2026, Arandia was officially appointed Caballero Universal Bolivia 2026. He was handpicked by Promociones Gloria.
On April 9, 2026, Arandia walked the runway at ECOS BOLIVIA at Mirador Killi Killi in La Paz, Bolivia. On April 11, 2026, he visited the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat located within the Daniel Campos Province of the Potosi Department of the country.
On November 17, 2026, Arandia will represent Bolivia at Caballero Universal 2026 in Venezuela. The specific venue of the coronation ceremony has yet to be finalized.
Including Arandia, more than 20 men will compete for the title. Here are some of his fellow candidates:
- Merval Azevedo (Brazil)
- Pedro Pablo Zamorano Arenas (Chile)
- Alejandro Castro Acuña (Colombia)
- Michael Alejandro Gómez Ventura (Dominican Republic)
- Mateo Maldonado (Ecuador)
- Cristian Mandujano (Mexico)
- Alex Temitope Adetuwo (Nigeria)
- Garth Ezekiel Talusig (Philippines)
- Janiel Doel Rios (Puerto Rico)
- Daniel Villasmil (Venezuela)
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