During the concentration, she stood out for her competitive level, which led her to be part of the Top 3 of the special Police Queen contest and, later, to win the award for Best Handmade Costume.
[6] On the night of her coronation, she managed to advance through all the cuts until she reached the Top 5, where at the end of the event, she was proclaimed Virreina Nacional de Colombia (1st Runner Up), with the queen of Quindío, María Fernanda Aristizábal, being the winner of the national title.
[8] Salazar, representing Huila again, arrived as one of the public's favorites to take the crown, alluding to her experience in the previous national contest in which she had participated.
[9] On June 2, 2024, the 5th edition of the pageant was held at the Puerta de Oro Caribbean Events Center, Barranquilla, Colombia, where 30 candidates from different departments, cities and districts competed.
At the end of the event, María Alejandra obtained the title of First Runner-up, with the winner of the pageant being the queen of Valle del Cauca, Daniela Toloza Rocha.