The pageant was broadcast live on RPC Panamá . About 15 contestants from all over Panamá competed for the prestigious crown . At the conclusion of the final night of competition , outgoing titleholder Reyna Royo crowned '' Lía Victoria Borrero González '' as the new '' ' Señorita Panamá ' '' . Lía Borrero competed in the 46th edition of the Miss Universe 1997 pageant , was held at the Miami Beach Convention Center , Miami Beach , Florida , United States on May 16 , 1997 . She was top 6
Miss Universe 1997
Miss Universe 1997
Señorita Panamá 1996