Yajaira Quizhpi competes in Miss Universe Ecuador in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on June 4, 2024.
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46-year-old competes for Miss Universe Ecuador crown as pageant’s oldest participant
Yajaira Quizhpi is the oldest woman in Ecuador’s history to participate in a contest organized by the Miss Universe franchise.

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