It was also the first edition held after the Panama Invasion, when the economic and political situation in the country had a positive shift.

The political turmoil in Panama caused an absence of three years in the Miss Universe pageant from 1988 to 1990.

De León Paz competed in the 40th Miss Universe pageant, which was held on May 17, 1991 at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

[1] In other hands Leignadier Dawson competed in Miss World 1990, the 40th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 8 November 1990 at the London Palladium in London, United Kingdom.

Herrera competed in Miss Hispanidad International 1990 pageant, the 3rd edition of Miss Hispanidad Pageant and was held on August 25, 1009 in Miami Beach, United States.