The announcement of Cuba's potential return to the Miss Universe pageant, after 57 years of absence, has generated anticipation among people following its spread on social media.
This was announced by the Instagram account Miss Universe Cuba, revealing that the possibility arose when the new owner of the pageant, the Thai Anne Jakrajutatip, mentioned that "she would like to visit the Island and left the door open for Cuban women to participate in the contest again."
However, the event organizers did announce that the beauty contest will take place in the city of Miami, Florida, and not in Cuba, as it has in the past.
"We want Cubans both inside and outside the country to feel an even greater connection to their homeland, to respect it, and to preserve it every day," posted the Miss Universe Cuba profile.
Furthermore, he emphasized their intention for Cubans to "identify with the real social causes of the city and the country, under the standards of freedom and participatory democracy."
From its first edition in 1952 until 1960, Cuba was an active participant in the Miss Universe competition.
However, the regime's prohibition led representatives from the years 1961 to 1967 to compete under the name Miss Cuba Free, in exile in the city of Miami.
Elina Salavarría De Mora was the last woman to represent Cuba in 1967.
The 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageant, which highlights beauty, grace, and cultural diversity on an international level, will take place in Mexico in 2024, reported the news portal Hola!.
It is expected that 120 countries will participate, making the event “a truly global spectacle that will captivate audiences around the world,” the website noted.
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