Miss Carabobo did not win

Every year the considerable splendors of the Miss Venezuela contest are cut back a little. The choreography this year was laughable. A former Miss Venezuela, Alicia Machado, lip-synched her way through a horrible musical number. The only guest star was Luis Fonsi, Adamari's current boyfriend. The set was austere. But they haven't cut back yet on the evening gowns, most of which were encrusted with hand-sewn crystals and rhinestones and sequins. As always, Miss Carabobo and Miss Nueva Esparta were the ones being cheered for. Because of the names, they're always the favorite contestants, no matter who they are. Neither won. Somebody who'd really had a lot of "work" done did. This was obviously a delayed broadcast, but it was all news to us.