After we posted last week on a documentary about Miss Venezuela, it seems that the country has nabbed its fifth Miss Universe title.
The victorious Dayana Mendoza is from Amazonas State (yes, that’s where the tributaries of the Amazon River are), but like so many Venezuelans, she also has family in New York City.
Yesterday’s win makes Venezuela second only to the U.S. — and tied with Puerto Rico — for the record number of Miss Universe titles. The last time Venezuela took home the sash was in 1996.
Read more about how Venezuelans are reacting to the news.
