On November 29, Publi Metro reported that Miss Intercontinental Guatemala 2021 Raquel Escalante passed away at the age of 28 after a long battle with cancer.

TV Azteca Guate – where Raquel worked – was the first to confirm the sad news, and sent a tribute: “Raquel’s smile, energy and passion will forever be a beautiful memory in all of our hearts.” The TV station emphasized that the values ​​she left behind, both in her work and behind the scenes, will always be cherished.

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Miss Intercontinental Guatemala 2021 Raquel Escalante.

Since 2024, Raquel has been open about her illness and has been sharing her treatment journey with a resilient spirit. Even when her illness relapsed in January 2025, Raquel appeared in a special broadcast of the program Qué Chilero! to meet her audience and colleagues again. In a tearful moment, she shared her unfulfilled dreams, including her desire to one day represent Guatemala at Miss Universe.

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Raquel shaved her head during cancer treatment.

Born in Santa Rosa, Raquel is an MC, model and has participated in many beauty pageants. At the age of 28, she has become a familiar face on Guatemalan television thanks to her natural, witty hosting style and positive energy.

In 2021, Raquel represented Guatemala at Miss Intercontinental and finished in the Top 20.

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