Mister Venezuela Speaks Out on Reports Claiming His Boyfriend Died After the Venezuela Earthquake

Lenin Peña Maintains Unwavering Hope

Reports of Yordy’s Death Are Denied

Social Media Users Condemn Cruel Messages of Hate

The story of the missing boyfriend of Lenin Peña has deeply moved social media after model, pediatrician, and Mister Universo Venezuela 2025 Lenin Peña revealed on July 7 that the search for his partner, Yordy Paredes, remains active following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24.

On what would have been Yordy’s birthday, Peña—who is also a psychology student—shared an emotional message from the disaster zone, describing the physical and emotional toll of the ongoing search.

Through his account @es_lenin, he said:

«Today, July 7, we continue searching for Yordy. There are parents here looking for their children, and we’re still here. We have rescue teams from different countries and firefighters from different states. Please continue supporting us. We truly have faith that these people are still alive and that we will be able to bring them home.»

Lenin Peña Sends an Emotional Message to His Missing Boyfriend

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Accompanied by an original audio track, Peña addressed his partner directly, asking him to keep holding on while rescue crews continue clearing the collapsed structures.

He said:

«My love, today is your birthday. Dear God, please give him strength. My love, wait for me just a little longer—I’m almost there. Please, God, keep him alive. This is our song, my love. I’ll take a rocket and come for you. Please wait for me.»

The post generated an overwhelming wave of support from people around the world, with thousands of users joining in prayers and messages of hope.

Mister Venezuela Denies Reports Claiming Yordy’s Body Was Found

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Lenin Peña’s statement came after reports circulated on social media and in some news outlets claiming that Yordy Paredes had died.

According to a report by Univision, a rescue volunteer who identifies herself on Instagram as «Minemilagros» publicly stated on July 4 that Yordy’s body had allegedly been located in the ruins of the Caribe Residential Complex in La Guaira and that rescue efforts had shifted to recovering his remains.

However, Mister Universo Venezuela firmly rejected those reports through his official social media accounts, saying the information had not been confirmed by either his family or the relevant authorities.

He wrote:

«I have not found Yordy, please! We are still searching. Our faith remains unshaken!»

Days earlier, Peña had posted videos documenting his own descent into the second basement level of the collapsed building, where he helped remove debris with his bare hands. He also said that during the first days after the earthquake, he believed he heard sounds and knocking coming from beneath the collapsed concrete structures.

Wave of Support as Social Media Users Condemn Online Abuse

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The comments section beneath Lenin Peña’s posts reflected both widespread compassion and the darker side of social media.

While thousands of users expressed solidarity, others condemned reports that Peña had been receiving hateful messages encouraging him to harm himself while coping with the uncertainty surrounding his partner’s disappearance.

One supporter wrote:

«How can people be so full of hate that they tell someone to take their own life? To those who have sent you messages telling you to commit suicide, please report them. They are committing a crime against you by encouraging suicide.»

In response to the harassment, many followers urged Lenin Peña to ignore the hateful comments and remain hopeful.

Another supporter commented:

«Everything those people wish upon you will come back to them. We’re here day and night worried about you, Fabio, Lucas, and everyone still trapped. Nothing is impossible for God.»

At the time of Peña’s latest public update, the search for Yordy Paredes remained ongoing, and authorities had not announced that he had been found. Peña continues to urge the public to rely on verified information while rescue efforts continue.