A 60-year-old lawyer makes history as she wins Miss Universe Buenos Aires pageant

The age limit was raised on the beauty pageant this year, so Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez tried her luck

Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez is moving on to the finals at the of May

Daragh Keany

Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez has made history by winning the Miss Universe Buenos Aires competition despite being 60 years old.

The lawyer and journalist has shattered stereotypes and captivated the hearts of the Argentinean public by beating women 30-40 years younger than her in the annual beauty competition.