Hours earlier than the ultimate, Palacious, who had competed in lots of pageants earlier than, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram about fulfilling a childhood dream to participate within the world competitors.
“Tonight I dedicate it to my interior baby and to every of the women who yearn to meet this dream,” she wrote in Spanish, “even the sky itself is the restrict, dream so large that folks suppose it’s inconceivable to realize, as a result of that’s the place you understand that your goals and targets will exceed obstacles, and keep in mind to accompany them with dedication, perseverance and fervour.”
She continued, “My stunning homeland, thanks for permitting me to be an envoy of your tradition, of your landscapes, of our identification and colonial magnificence, my Nicaragua…will probably be an honor to scream yet one more evening your identify and show to the universe that the homeland could also be small however we’re full of massive goals.”
See pictures of the Miss Universe 2023 winner and the opposite contestants competing in swimsuit, night robe and nationwide costume contests for the pageant: