International After scandal: Fatima Bosch from Mexico is the new Miss Universe
After a competition marked by scandal, the reigning Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, has been crowned the new Miss Universe in Thailand. Two weeks ago, there was a scandal surrounding the 25-year-old at a preparatory event in Bangkok.
21.11.2025, 16:42
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Several participants left the event in Bangkok after Bosch was sharply rebuked by Thai organizer Nawat Itsaragrisil in front of the assembled guests.
Nawat, director of Miss Universe Thailand, accused Bosch of missing an appointment and questioned her professionalism. He repeatedly asked her to be quiet when she tried to defend herself. When Bosch protested, he called the security forces.
Threat of disqualification
Numerous participants showed solidarity with the Mexican woman and left the hall - whereupon Nawat publicly threatened them with disqualification. A video of the event, which was streamed live, quickly spread online and sparked outrage. Bosch later wrote on social media: "No one has the right to silence us." The dust later settled.
Winner studied fashion design in Mexico and Milan
However, shortly before the final, two judges from France and Lebanon also resigned. According to media reports, they declared that the competition had been manipulated and that the winner had already been decided. In addition, the candidate from Jamaica fell off the stage during the preliminary round a few days ago and had to be taken to hospital. Although she was not seriously injured, she did not compete in the final.
The winner comes from a well-known family in the southern Mexican state of Tabasco, as the Thai newspaper "Khaosod" reported. She studied fashion and clothing design in Mexico and Milan, among other places.
The runner-up was the contestant from the host country Thailand, Praveenar Singh. The Miss Universe competition was held in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya.
