Afro-descendant Representation

Ana María Palomá, a 23-year-old from Huila, is set to make history as the first Afro-descendant woman to represent her department in the National Beauty Contest. Standing at 1.82 meters, a civil engineering student and folk dancer, she will head to Cartagena for the 91st edition of the event. Her involvement aims to promote diversity and social empowerment.