During the Instagram live session, Mateo was asked about her training, as well as what she is looking forward to the most in the competition.
"And we are there not just to compete and bring home the crown. We are here to celebrate who we are as women," she added. "And it's a powerful message that we send to the world." Mateo said she has been training every day in Florida for the pageant, which is set on May 16 .
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