Breaking Barriers at Miss Universe 2024: Alejandra Rodriguez's Historic Win

Towards Miss Universe 2024: Alejandra Rodriguez, 60 years old, after winning Miss Universe Buenos Aires last April 25, will represent her country in the international edition of the contest. The Argentine was able to realize her dream thanks to the abolition of the rule that allowed only girls from 18 to 28 years old to compete. Miss Universe, at 60 years old the Argentine Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez wins: she is a lawyer from Buenos Aires. "We are inaugurating a new phase where women are not just physical beauty, but a whole other set of values. I am the first of this generation to start with this," she declared after winning the crown. Alejandra Rodriguez, 60 years old, was born and lives in Brandsen in the province of Buenos Aires. A graduate of the National University of La Plata, she works as a lawyer in the legal area of a hospital in the province of Buenos Aires and practices independently in the field of family and civil law, and is also a journalist. "At this moment I am particularly interested in journalism related to tourism and the exploration and/or launch of new tourist destinations and initiatives in Latin America and the Caribbean," she said. Miss Universe Argentina 2024 is 60 years old, and the first runner-up is 73 years old. Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a journalist and lawyer, positioned herself in Argentina as the first 60-year-old woman to win the Miss Universe Buenos Aires 2024 contest. Tall, slim, dark hair, and blue eyes. The secret to her beauty is a healthy dietary choice: she prefers organic food, keeps fit with physical activity. "The fundamental thing is to have a healthy life, eat well, do physical activity every day. Normal things. Nothing too extraordinary," she admitted. "In addition to a bit of genetics." On her Instagram account, she explained that she likes "nature, the sun, tranquility, sitting in front of the sea and listening to the sound of the waves, meditating. And also animals: she believes we have a lot to learn from them." "What I generally try to do is intermittent fasting, that is, to go for a period of time without eating; I believe this helps a lot. And she cultivates her passions: "As for music, I love tango, Latin American music, and deep and poetic lyrics. I also like poetry, going out with friends, and enjoying the beautiful moments that life offers." For years, the Latin American region has been leading the feminist revolution, and Argentina is undeniably the country where the feminist movement is among the strongest in South America. Since June 3, 2015, hundreds of thousands of Argentine women have taken to the streets after yet another femicide and founded the movement "Ni una menos" (Not one less), the feminist struggle is revolutionizing Argentine society. And feminism also changes the standards and parameters of beauty contests. And to be beautiful, you no longer necessarily have to be young. Mature women can also be crowned, and, in fact, the finalist of Miss Universe along with Alejandra Rodriguez was a 73-year-old. But is the victory of the 60-year-old really the result of a feminist revolution? Is receiving an award for one's physical appearance feminism? As feminist journalist Dolores Curia writes in the Argentine newspaper Página12: "Why is this news celebrated, because it offers the opportunity to celebrate other beauty standards? Or because it is yet another slap in the face to a practice that is incredible that it still exists?