Overview
- Miss Universe Organization defended its procedures and showed messages it says document judge Omar Harfouch’s removal, countering his claim that he resigned over irregularities.
- Judge Natalie Glebova said the pageant dropped the traditional external audit and sealed ballots this year, fueling questions about vote verification.
- Harfouch alleged a preset outcome and a conflict of interest involving MUO co-owner Raúl Rocha and Bosch’s father at Pemex, said he consulted New York lawyers, and teased a 2026 HBO project that HBO has not confirmed.
- Pemex stated it has no current contracts with firms linked to Rocha and called its public congratulations a response to popular enthusiasm, noting Bosch’s father’s area did not run the 2023 tender cited in reports.
- Facing a surge of hostile comments, MUO restricted replies on social posts, while reports highlighted a manipulated photo used in online claims against Bosch; she remains the confirmed 2025 titleholder.