1st virtual beauty contest

For the first time in decades of Miss Venezuela competitions, organizers will try to put on a compelling contest virtually amid a pandemic lockdown. The storied beauty contest has endured corruption and sex scandals, as well as lawsuits, in recent years. But the virus has forced the pageant to drop its musical productions and live audience. Each of the 22 competitors has been under strict confinement at home, relying on distance learning through social media to master walking the runway, putting on makeup and performing, organizers say.