Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch was crowned the winner of the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand weeks after scandal.

Newsweek reached out to Bosch via Instagram for comment on Friday.

Why It Matters

The Miss Universe pageant, one of the world’s most-watched and influential beauty competitions, drew global attention for reasons beyond Bosch's win. The 25-year-old became the center of controversy when a host executive publicly scolded her, leading to a contestant walkout and widespread debate on women's empowerment and treatment in global pageantry.

What To Know

On Friday, Bosch took home the evening's top prize. Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh placed second in the competition, while Miss Venezuela Stephany Abasali placed third.

Following her win, Bosch spoke out in a video

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