Mexico’s contestant crowned Miss Universe
BANGKOK (AP) — Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025. Her victory comes after a dramatic pageant in Bangkok, marked by controversy and solidarity. Bosch faced public bullying from a host, leading to a walkout by some competitors and a tearful apology from the organizer who set it all off. She expressed a desire to change the Miss Universe prototype and praised the pageant as a platform for women’s voices. The first runner-up was Praveenar Singh of Thailand, with Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser of Venezuela placing third. Bosch’s win follows a tumultuous event, including allegations of rigging and other controversies.