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43-567: The current Mister Venezuela is Juan Alberto García of Carabobo who was selected on July 13, 2024 at Venevisión Studios in Caracas, Venezuela. The first contest was held on July 17, 1996 and the winner was contestant number 20, José Gregorio Faría. In the fifth edition, aired November 22, 2000, 26 men represented every state and region in Venezuela; they wore scarfs rather than the sashes used in female pageants. Due to political issues in 2002,

86-724: A key battle in the struggle for Venezuelan independence. After the battle, what was left of the Spanish forces holed up in the San Felipe Castle in Puerto Cabello until 10 November 1823, when they surrendered and left Venezuela. On 6 May 1830 the Congress of Valencia takes place. There, Venezuela declared the independence from the Great Colombia and Valencia was declared Venezuela's capital. On 29 March 1832

129-409: A major international pageant. Crossover winners of a major national pageant or crossover representatives in the line of international beauty pageants. Carabobo Carabobo State ( Spanish : Estado Carabobo , IPA: [esˈtaðo kaɾaˈβoβo] ) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela , located in the north of the country, about two hours by car from Caracas . The state capital city

172-599: A region between Yaracuy and Carabobo), would go to the Valencia Lake and from there through the mountains to the Sea at the level of Borburata to get salt. Juan de Villegas founded the town of Borburata in 1548. Seven years later, in 1555, he founded Valencia in the central plains to the west of the Tacarigua (Valencia) Lake. In 1577 and 1583 the region of Valencia suffered a series of raids by Carib tribes coming from

215-497: A total of 55 placements and 6 victories , counting: Hundreds of men's beauty pageants are conducted yearly, but the Big Seven are considered the most prestigious, widely covered and broadcast by media . Various news agencies collectively refer to the seven major pageants as "Big Seven" namely: Manhunt International , Mister World , Mister International , Mister Universe, Mister Global , Mister Supranational and Man of

258-457: Is Valencia , which is also the country's main industrial center. The state's area is 4,369 km (1,687 sq mi) and as of the 2011 census, had a population of 2,245,744. Carabobo State was the site of the Battle of Carabobo on 24 June 1821. This was a decisive win in the war of independence from Spain , and was led by Simón Bolívar . There are several versions about the origin of

301-497: Is mountainous and part of the Coastal Range. The highest elevations are found throughout the northern part, in the western part of the state and in the southern part of Lake Valencia. There is a central depression around Lake Valencia and towards the south the plains begin. Cobalongo or Caobal Hill, in the municipality of Puerto Cabello, in the north, is the highest point in the state, at 1990 meters above sea level. Other of

344-547: The British Rangers battalion, the great majority of them of Anglophone origin of the so-called " British Legions ") approached the Royalist position, Bolívar divided his force and sent half on a flanking maneuver through rough terrain and dense foliage. Bolívar led the attack through the center while Gen. José Antonio Páez went around to the right flank. But before they could do it, the two Spanish field guns fired on

387-639: The Man of the World 2024 edition that took place on July 26, 2024, there have been 82 Big Seven men's international titleholders. As of the election of Sergio Azuaga as Man of the World 2024 on July 26, 2024, there have been 6 winners of the Big Seven men's international beauty pageants from Venezuela. The following table details the placing of the Venezuela's representatives in the Big Seven men's pageants. × Did not compete ↑ No pageant held × Did not compete ↑ No pageant held Venezuela had never host

430-721: The New Granada to form the Gran Colombia union. By 1818 the Third Republic of Venezuela had been established with the task of liberating the entirety of Venezuela. Bolivar aimed to liberate Colombia, with the goal of establishing a new country Gran Colombia (a region consisting of what we know today as Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela). The Republic of Colombia was formed in 1819, with Bolívar as president. Once Colombia established independence, Bolivar moved on to liberate Venezuela. In 1820, an armistice

473-549: The San Esteban National Park . There are also a couple of islands on Lake Valencia. Some more have disappeared after the rise in sea level since the 1970s. Isla del Burro ("Donkey Island") is the largest island of the lake. Carabobo's soils are fertile. Entisol soils predominate (above all fluvents and orthents ). There are also threats of vertisols with suborders of usterts. Battle of Carabobo The Battle of Carabobo , on 24 June 1821,

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516-654: The "Saviors of my Fatherland", noting that they had distinguished themselves among other armies. As the Legion gained the top, the Apure Braves and 2 companies of the Tirailleurs Battalion (2nd Division) reinforced them, and pushed the enemy off, just as Pedro Camejo , lance in hand, was trying to rally the formations, only to be killed due to two shots to the chest from enemy gunfire, in front of General Páez. Páez, watching him in retreat, told him that he

559-632: The 1970s onwards, immigration came mainly from other Latin American countries. The La Cabrera Tunnel was constructed in the late 1950s using the New Austrian Tunnelling method . The first local elections for governors took place in 1988. Salas Römer became elected governor of Carabobo. In 2006 the Valencia city metro was inaugurated, making it the third city in the country with a system of this type. Most of Carabobo State - 75% -

602-486: The Big Seven men's international beauty pageants. The following are occasional competitions in which Venezuela has participated: This is a list of Venezuela ' s representatives and their placements at the Big Seven men's international beauty pageants. Venezuela, widely considered a beauty pageant powerhouse with an extensive and successful history in beauty pageants, is also referred as the most powerful country in beauty pageants , winning multiple male competitions, with

645-541: The Low Orinoco . The Spanish troops led by Garci-González repelled and went after them. During the late 16th and 17th centuries, the region suffered many attacks by French and British pirates . The town of Borburata was eventually abandoned for a long period, and settlers moved to Valencia, which was less likely to be raided as it was a day walk from the Caribbean. Some of the attacks included: In 1624 Indians to

688-595: The Northwest of the Valencia Lake established the settlement of Guacara. Attacks by English and French pirates continued during a great part of the century. In 1659, the English pirate Myngs plundered Puerto Cabello on a raid that had taken him to Cumaná and later Coro. In 1677, Valencia was plundered by French pirates, who burnt down the Ayuntamiento or "City Hall" and destroyed most historical documents. At

731-532: The Puerto Cabello bay. On 31 March 1941, they set fire to their ships to prevent US troops from capturing them. A big fire in the haven of Puerto Cabello ensued. Several hundred marines were captured. Many of the Italians eventually would decide to settle down in Venezuela. In the second half of the 20th century, Carabobo experienced a population explosion. Many immigrants arriving from Europe to Venezuela after WW2 settled down in Valencia and surrounding areas. From

774-661: The State of Carabobo, in front of Puerto Cabello there are a number of small islands: In Lake Valencia there are also several islands. Some have disappeared due to the rise in the level of the lake since the 1970s. The largest island is Burro Island . The State of Carabobo has three hydrographic basins: the Basin of the Caribbean Sea, the Basin of Lake Valencia and the Basin of the South. Rivers: These rivers generally flow from

817-556: The Valencia Lake region when the Europeans arrived. The different groups spoke mostly Arawak languages, but there were also several Carib groups. The Indians grew maize, a typical product of Western South American cultures and also Manioc, a typical product of groups from the East. Many metates or grinding stones for maize as well as budares for the preparation of cassava remain from those times. The Jirajara Indians from Nirgua (now

860-535: The Victoria, south of Valencia. This area has moderate tectonic activity. Mountains are very steep; some slopes are over 80%. On the plains, slopes are less than 1%. In the Tocuyito area, slopes can reach 5%. There are a group of small islands near Puerto Cabello. The main ones are Isla Larga, Isla Santo Domingo, Isla Alcatraz and Isla del Rey. Isla Larga is the largest and is 1855 metres long. It makes part of

903-485: The World . The criteria for the Big Seven inclusion are based on specific standards such as the pageant's international prominence and prestige accepted by mainstream media; the quality and quantity of crowned delegates recognized by international franchisees; the winner's post pageant activities; the pageant's longevity, consistency, and history; the execution of the pageant's specific cause, platform, and advocacy;

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946-537: The area in his South American trip. Venezuela's independence was declared on 19 April 1810 in the Casa de la Estrella, in Valencia. The Independence act was signed there the next year, 5 July. Several very important battles between Spanish royalist forces and the pro-Independence troops under Bolivar took place in the Carabobo region. The most important was the Battle of Carabobo , fought on 24 June 1821 and considered

989-484: The beginning of 1694, the governor of Venezuela, Francisco Berroterán, declared the growing Guacara , Los Guayos and San Diego doctrinas , "towns of Indians". The Compañía Guipuzcoana de Caracas , a company organized by Basque entrepreneurs, received the monopoly of trade between Venezuela and the rest of the world. In that context, the company built in 1730 the haven of what would become Puerto Cabello. In 1800, German scientist Alexander von Humboldt explored

1032-507: The central government created the province of Barquisimeto from a part of Carabobo. In 1858, during the March Revolution, Valencia became again capital of Venezuela. On 27 April 1881 the central government reforms the administrative divisions and creates the state of Carabobo, which at that time had a part that later was given to Yaracuy. During World War II , the crews of several Italian ships and one German ship took refuge on

1075-636: The end of the first millennium new populations started to arrive from the Orinoco region, probably via the El Pao River. From the eighth century onwards the Orinoco populations started to merge with the older groups. This fusion produced what is known as Valenciode culture . People lived in houses built on artificial mounds in the very fruitful valleys to the East and West of the Valencia Lake. They produced specially anthropomorphic sculptures. Around

1118-592: The end under the attack of the Patriot cavalry, but one battalion retreated in the face of the enemy. The rout was so bad that only some 400 of one infantry regiment managed to reach safety at Puerto Cabello . With the main Royalist force in Venezuela crushed, independence was ensured. Subsequent battles included a key naval victory for the independence forces on 24 July 1823 at the Battle of Lake Maracaibo and in November 1823 José Antonio Páez occupied Puerto Cabello,

1161-403: The famed King's German Legion , fought hard and eventually succeeded in taking the hills. Though greatly outnumbered and low on supplies, the legion soldiers managed to maintain control of the tactically critical hills. By the battle's end, the legionary force had suffered 119 deaths, of which 11 were officers. Col. Ferrier was among the dead. Bolívar later praised the Legion troops and called them

1204-423: The highest peaks are: There is a large number of anticlines, synclines, diaclases, fractures and faults. One of the most important faults is La Victoria, located south of Valencia. This area shows some tectonic activity of moderate importance. The mountains have very deep slopes. The slopes can exceed 80%. In the plains, the slopes are less than 1%. In the area of the Tocuyito high plateau the slopes reach 5%. In

1247-399: The last Royalist stronghold in Venezuela. The victory was a hard-won one for the independence forces. Both Ambrosio Plaza and Manuel Cedeño , commanders of the 2nd and 3rd Divisions, were killed in the battle by the enemy. 24 June is celebrated as Battle of Carabobo Day . This day is also called "Army Day" in Venezuela. Every year during the month of June; the 24th specifically, honors

1290-743: The lines. Gen. Miguel de la Torre , commander of the Spanish, also split his force and sent half to deal with this flank attack. Hitting the Patriots, led by the Apure Braves Battalion, with musket fire, the Royalists initially held back the assault. Though the Venezuelan infantry failed in their attack and retreated, the men of the British battalion, commanded by Colonel Thomas Ilderton Ferrier and including many former members of

1333-551: The main highlight, during the midday hours. This military parade doesn't have any sponsorship except by the government and the Army. It's the largest military parade in the country after the celebration of the birth of General Simón Bolívar on 24 July 1783 ( Navy Day ) and the annual Independence Day parades of 5 July yearly. Also held is a joint historical reenactment organized by the Carabobo State Government,

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1376-593: The most important battle of the Venezuelan War of Independence and the largest battle of that war that finally secured national independence after years of war against Spain. It is a national celebration that is televised and streamed on the Internet. It lasts all day with a military parade of the Venezuelan Army , showing to public all armaments, tanks, battalions, weapons, etc. of the ground forces, as

1419-494: The name Carabobo. One of them refers to a voice coming from a local Arawaco language: Karau means savannah and bo means water. The repeated bo acts as a superlative, i.e. a lot of water or streams. Thus, Carabobo would mean Savannah of Waters or Savannah of Ravines. When Europeans arrived to what would become Venezuela, one of the most important cultural centres was located around the Valencia Lake . The Native Americans in

1462-404: The north and west of the state and south of the Valencia Lake . The Cobalongo or Caobal peak is the highest point of the state, at 1990 metres above sea level. There is a central low plain around the Valencia Lake and towards the south, where Venezuela's Llanos start. There is a large amount of anticlinals, synclinals, diaclases, fractures and faults . One of the most important is the one of

1505-816: The northern part of the Coastal Mountain Range into the Caribbean Sea. Rivers: All these rivers used to flow into Lake Valencia, although the waters of the Cabriales River have been diverted to the Paíto. Rivers: These rivers flow into the Guárico and Portuguesa rivers, which are part of the Orinoco River basin. Most of the region is covered by mountains that make up part of Venezuela's Coast Mountain Range. The highest peaks are found on

1548-419: The overall pre-pageant activities, production quality and global telecast; the enormity of internet traffic; and the extent of popularity across the globe. The following are national pageants which serve as qualifiers for the Big Seven men's pageants. The following are international pageants in which Venezuela has participated. Minors Teen Modeling LGBTQ+ & Deaf Discontinued As of

1591-514: The region were hunters, gatherers, but also fishers and farmers. Many petroglyphs and ceramics remain from this time. There are signs of human presence in the Valencia region from the fourth millennium BC onwards. Humans were also present earlier in other areas of what is now Carabobo, like in Bejuma . An important human settlement occurred around the Valencia Lake between 200 and 1000 AD. These people already practiced some kind of agriculture. At

1634-551: The seventh pageant was postponed and held in 2003. In 2012, during a private ceremony hosted by Osmel Sousa , the President of Mister and Miss Venezuela Organization; Jesús Zambrano was elected as the new Mister Venezuela 2012. The following men have been recently titled Mister Venezuela. The winner of Mister Venezuela traditionally competes at the Mister World pageant. The following men have represented Venezuela in

1677-540: The year 1200 the Valencioide culture reached the whole area of the Valencia Lake basin, the centre of Northern Venezuela and several islands in the Caribbean. The Indians would trade sea products like the ( Strombus gigas ), salt (specially from the Paraguana Peninsula), turtles and fish from coral reefs. The trade took place in villages along the coast. Taramainas, Tacariguas and other tribes inhabited

1720-452: Was a coward, to which, with his dying breath, Camejo responded: No, I am not! My general, I have to tell you goodbye, because now I am dead! The cavalry militia of royalist "Llanero" fled from battlefield as the Patriot infantry fought hard, and the patriot cavalry led by Colonel Munoz eventually broke through the Royalist lines on the center, and marched towards the rear of de La Torre's force. The Spanish infantry formed squares and fought to

1763-669: Was fought between independence fighters, led by Venezuelan General Simón Bolívar , and the Royalist forces, led by Spanish Field Marshal Miguel de la Torre . Bolívar's decisive victory at Carabobo led to the independence of Venezuela and establishment of the Republic of Gran Colombia . There were several events that led to the Battle of Carabobo. Francisco de Miranda , famed patriot that tried to free many Latin American countries alongside Simón Bolívar, had taken control of Caracas from 1810 to 1812. The Spanish took back control and Miranda

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1806-608: Was handed to the royalists because Bolívar, in one of the most questionable decisions of his life, believed him to be a traitor. Bolívar then fled from Venezuela, after which he organized the Admirable Campaign in 1813 and re-established the Second Republic of Venezuela . Bolívar would lose Venezuela again in 1814 and he would re-establish the Venezuelan Republic one more time before uniting with

1849-518: Was made between the Spanish, under General Pablo Morillo , and the Patriots, under Bolívar. During the years after he fled from Venezuela, Bolívar spent a lot of time regrouping his forces. He stationed his men on Lake Maracaibo , an area that was occupied by the loyalists. Bolívar had numerical superiority over the loyalists but it would still be a challenge. The Royalists occupied the road leading from Valencia to Puerto Cabello . As Bolívar's force of 6,500 or 8,000 (which included 340 or 350 men of

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