Carlos Herrera Wins Latin America Remote Duel YCS
The Latin America Advanced Remote Duel YCS wrapped up on September 20, 2026, after 212 competitors battled through 11 rounds of Swiss and a cut to top eight. When the dust settled, Carlos Herrera (Carlos Andres Herrera Buendia) hoisted the championship trophy behind the wheel of Kewl Tune. The deck entered the tournament with a massive target on its back, yet Herrera navigated the field by leaning into the engine's ruthless consistency and hand-knowledge advantages.
Herrera punched his finals ticket after besting Eddie Andre Alba Pando in the Top 4, setting up a championship clash against Roberto Aldana Cobos, who had just eliminated Juan Carlos Norabuena Mendoza. In the final match, Herrera utilized Kewl Tune Track Maker to strip away key interactions and deny Aldana Cobos any footing. The card economy snowball proved insurmountable, sealing a clean finish for Herrera across Sunday's single-elimination bracket.
The weekend also hosted the Latin America Genesys Remote Duel YCS, drawing 76 duelists into the point-based alternative format. Yuhao Ye claimed that championship piloting Fairy Tail Nekroz, taking down Pablo Cesar Dominguez Lamazares in the final match. Between Ye navigating strict deck-building limits and Herrera reaffirming Kewl Tune as the dominant force in standard Advanced play, the event set a clear competitive benchmark for the upcoming regional cycle.