Overview
- Final totals announced by Ibai: Peru 12.8 million votes (Instagram 4.9M, TikTok 6.5M, YouTube 1.4M) to Venezuela 12.6 million (Instagram 4.9M, TikTok 6.4M, YouTube 1.3M).
- Ibai asked Peruvians to suggest where or to whom the golden pan should be delivered as he committed to fly to the country to present it.
- Peru’s Presidency and President Dina Boluarte publicly congratulated the win, framing the dish as part of national culture and economic vitality.
- Support spilled offline with giant sandwich giveaways, branded promotions and raffles, and even an airline pilot urging passengers to vote before the deadline.
- Celebrities and influencers in Peru and abroad cheered the result, while outlets across Latin America and Spain highlighted the razor‑thin finish and the viral scale of the contest.