For the first time, participants from nations including Cuba, Senegal and Sweden competed in front of a panel of 30 judges.
Over three days, 174 participants prepared pizzas and empanadas for a jury of distinguished chefs, pizza makers, bakers, journalists, and renowned gastronomic figures both locally and internationally.
The event featured thrilling displays of dough-tossing and culinary skills and creativity.
Argentine Daniel Gabrielli won first place, earning a trip to the 2025 World Pizza Championship in Parma, Italy.
