Overview
- The national franchise, Organización Reyes y Reinas del Perú SAC, issued a communiqué that it irrevocably removed Airton Vargas Veliz from the Mister Global Perú 2026 title for what it called 'faltas graves' against ethics, moral order and good customs.
- Hours later the same franchise announced the immediate dismissal of director Denmar Arrieche Terán, citing differences in institutional approach and an internal reorganization.
- After her removal Arrieche published a video accusing her ex-partner, identified as director Jorge Santos, of alleged physical and psychological aggression and said she filed complaints with authorities; Santos has publicly denied the allegations and called for legal handling of the dispute.
- The organization warned it will pursue legal action against unauthorized use of regalia or imagery, has not named a replacement for Vargas, and there are no public updates on official investigations or charges.
- The events create short-term risk to Peru's ability to confirm a delegate for the Mister Global pageant in Thailand and raise broader reputational and legal questions for the franchise and the people involved.