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Luciana Martín Withdraws From Miss Mesoamérica International After Fireworks Injury

The 17-year-old is recuperating from left-hand surgery under strict medical care, following doctors' advice to prioritize recovery.

Overview

  • Martín sustained a fireworks-related injury during New Year celebrations on January 1, affecting her left hand.
  • She underwent surgery on the injured hand and reports that her recovery is progressing under strict medical supervision.
  • Citing medical recommendations, she will not represent Peru at the Miss Mesoamérica International contest scheduled for March in El Salvador.
  • Her decision and health update were announced in a statement shared on Instagram.
  • She publicly thanked pageant organizer Jessica Newton as well as her parents, Anhelí Arias and Dayron Martín, for their support, and no replacement representative has been named.