[citation needed] On August 29, 2012, Dávila represented Arroyo at the Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013 pageant.

The winner of Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2013 was Monic Pérez, who represented the municipality of Arecibo.

The pageant stated they received multiple complaints from eyewitnesses and other contestants, in addition to it giving Dávila an unfair advantage.

Dávila later filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Miss Florida USA pageant for $15 million, seeking damages for defamation and a restoration of her crown.

[6] In June 2024, Dávila once again competed in Miss Universe Puerto Rico representing her hometown of Arroyo.