A resident of the border city of Puerto Iguazú won the provincial stage of the Miss Universe contest this weekend.
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The Miss Universe Misiones 2025 contest, which qualifies the winner for the Miss Universe Argentina final, took place in the city of Leandro N. Alem.
Xiomara Menna, from Puerto Iguazú, beat her competitors and received the crown to represent the province of Misiones in the national competition.
According to the organization, the final stage is scheduled for May 25, in the capital Buenos Aires. The winner will be crowned Miss Universe Argentina and will participate in the world competition.
Known for her work in Puerto Iguazú and the region, Xiomara Menna defines herself as a businesswoman and defender of social projects.
In statements during preparation for the contest, she highlighted that she has scars and that the beauty of every woman lies in her ability to fight.
“I want to show that true beauty is not in perfection, but in the strength, resilience and story of each woman. My scars are a testament to my struggle and also to my ability to recover and move forward,” she said.
About her favorite place in Argentina, Xiomara mentioned a famous landscape of Puerto Iguazú, shared with Foz do Iguaçu.
“The Iguaçu Falls are a spectacle of nature that leaves you speechless. The immensity awakens awe, while the sound of the falling water transmits a combination of peace and energy,” he described.
“Faced with the power of the Falls, it is impossible not to feel humble, remembering how small we are in the face of the greatness of the world. At the same time, however, this power inspires us and reminds us that we need to keep flowing,” added the representative of Puerto Iguazú.