Miss Nicaragua Pageant Director Resigns Amid Government Accusations

Karen Celebertti steps down after being accused of treason and conspiracy, following the victory of Miss Nicaragua in the Miss Universe pageant.

Karen Celebertti, the director of the Miss Nicaragua beauty pageant, has announced her retirement after being accused of treason and conspiracy by the Nicaraguan police.
The accusations came after Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Nicaragua, won the Miss Universe title, triggering government anger when photos of her at a 2018 anti-government protest emerged.
Celebertti, her husband, and son have been accused of using the beauty pageants as a platform for anti-government activities, with the police alleging they were involved in the 2018 anti-government protests.
Celebertti and her daughter were reportedly denied entry to Nicaragua and forced to fly to Mexico, while her husband and son were arrested.
Despite the accusations and the political tension, the Miss Universe Organization has accepted Celebertti's resignation and expressed hope for a peaceful resolution.