Miss Universe Tegucigalpa Runner-Up Found Dead in Her Apartment

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 21, 2026 · Originally reported July 21, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)

Wualys Fuentes Aquino, first runner-up in the 2026 Miss Universe Tegucigalpa pageant, was found dead in her Tegucigalpa apartment after relatives reported her missing; authorities have not disclosed the cause of death pending an autopsy.

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