Overview
- Thalía Vera, crowned Miss Región La Libertad, publicly accused the Miss Perú organization of a presumed fraud, saying the situation has damaged her professional image and that support was withdrawn after a viral interview.
- Eder Peláez told Vera he holds the “Miss La Libertad” trademark at Indecopi, argued her sash should read “Miss Perú Región La Libertad,” and warned he would pursue legal action, with no filing confirmed so far.
- National director Jessica Newton denied direct responsibility, stating the La Libertad contest operates as a franchise overseen by regional director Magaly Venegas.
- Magaly Venegas defended the coronation as legitimate under the regional franchise and rejected claims that Vera was deceived or that another director holds authority over the title.
- Vera says Newton attended the final gala and endorsed the regional queens, and she has asked for a response from the organization after reporting significant personal expenses and only two official activities since her coronation.