The announcement of the possible return of Cuba to the Miss Universe contestafter 57 years of absence, has generated expectations among people after being spread on social networks.
This was communicated by the Miss Universe Cuba Instagram account, revealing that the possibility was glimpsed when the new owner of the contest, the Thai Anne Jakrajutatip, commented that “would like to visit the Island and left the door open for Cuban women to participate in the contest again”.
However, the organizers of the event did anticipate that The beauty contest will be held in the city of Miamiin the state of Florida, and not in Cuba, as happened in the past.
“We want Cubans outside and inside the country to feel even more about their land, to respect it and preserve it every day.”, published the Miss Universe Cuba profile.
Furthermore, he pointed out that they have the claim that Cubans “identify with the real social causes of the city, of 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 pageant.
However, the prohibition by the regime led to the representatives from 1961 to 1967 competing under the name of Miss Cuba Free, exiled in the city of Miami.
Elina Salavarría De Mora, in 1967, was the woman who represented Cuba for the last time.
The 73rd edition of the Miss Universe pageantwhich highlights beauty, grace and cultural diversity internationally, will take place in Mexico in 2024, the news portal reported Hello!.
120 countries are expected to participate, making the event “a truly global spectacle that will captivate viewers around the world,” the website noted.
