Overview
- Bosch, 25, from Tabasco, secured Mexico’s fourth Miss Universe crown, topping a final that included runner-up Praveenar Singh of Thailand, with Stephany Abasali of Venezuela, Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines, and Olivia Yacé of Côte d’Ivoire in the top five.
- The win follows an early-November incident in which Bosch said organizer Nawat Itsaragrisil called her “tonta,” prompting contestants’ solidarity and a public repudiation of the mistreatment by the Miss Universe Organization.
- Itsaragrisil denied insulting her, attributed the dispute to a language misunderstanding, and later issued a public apology to contestants.
- At least one judge, Omar Harfouch, resigned alleging a manipulated preselection, claims the Miss Universe Organization rejected as inaccurate in a formal statement.
- Mexico celebrated nationwide, President Claudia Sheinbaum praised Bosch’s stance on women raising their voices, reports outlined a prize package that includes salary and a New York residence, and Puerto Rico was announced as the 2026 host.