**Miss Grand Orlando 2025 Skarlent Rodríguez Confirmed Dead Following Venezuelan Earthquake**

*Venezuela — July 2026*

Miss Skarlent Rodríguez has been confirmed dead following the devastating earthquake that ravaged Venezuela, ending days of anxiety after she was reported missing.

According to family members and pageant organizers, Rodríguez and her boyfriend, José Castro, were found under the rubble of a collapsed building in the heavily affected coastal area of ​​Catia La Mar after a large-scale search and rescue effort. The couple had been missing since the powerful earthquake struck on June 24.

The Miss Grand pageant organizers paid tribute to Rodríguez, remembering her for her warmth, grace, and dedication. Friends, other contestants, and supporters also shared condolences on social media, honoring her legacy and expressing sympathy to her family.

The tragedy also claimed the lives of several members of the Castro family, highlighting the widespread devastation caused by the disaster. Rescue teams continue searching through collapsed structures while officials work to identify victims and assist survivors.

Rodriguez’s death has become one of many personal stories emerging from the earthquake, which caused catastrophic destruction across parts of Venezuela. Authorities said rescue operations are ongoing as emergency rescue teams continue searching affected communities and providing aid to those displaced by the disaster.