Miss Mexico has gotten her flowers.

Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned Miss Universe on Nov. 21, with Miss Thailand Praveener Singh , 29, named runner-up, followed by Miss Venezuela Stephany Adriana Abasali Nasser , 25, in third.

The journey to the crown wasn’t an easy one. Earlier in the competition, the 25-year-old was publicly berated by pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisi, who called her “dumb” during a pre-sash ceremony for not following through with an obligation. When she was escorted out by security, her fellow contestants staged a walkout in solidarity.

“I just want to let my country know, I'm not afraid to make my voice heard,” she said in an interview , translated from Spanish and shared on Instagram. “It's here stronger than ever. I have a purpose. I have t

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