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Mexico's Fátima Bosch Wins Miss Universe 2025 As Judges Allege Irregularities

A juror who resigned says he is pursuing legal action after claiming he was pressured to support the winner.

Overview

  • Bosch was crowned in Thailand and her victory drew large celebrations in Mexico City and across her home state of Tabasco.
  • Natalie Glebova said the external audit that previously verified votes was removed this year, while juror Omar Harfouch alleged a secret, preselected vote for the Top 30.
  • The Miss Universe Organization issued a categorical denial, saying all evaluations followed established protocols and that no alternate jury selected finalists.
  • Co-owner Raúl Rocha also rejected the claims, saying Harfouch was removed from the panel over knowledge gaps about the Beyond the Crown project and denying any attempt to influence voting.
  • Harfouch says he is evaluating a complaint in New York and announced plans for a 2026 documentary, as reports raise potential conflict-of-interest questions involving Rocha and Bosch’s family, with no independent proof of fraud presented to date.