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Miss Universe Launches Legal Action After Thai Director’s Public Insult of Miss Mexico

MUO moves to protect contestants following a viral confrontation in Thailand.

Overview

  • Miss Universe president Raúl Rocha said he ordered CEO Mario Búcaro to meet local counsel in Thailand, with legal proceedings already underway.
  • Miss Universo México’s attorneys are preparing a complaint alleging aggression and discrimination based on videos and testimonies of the incident.
  • The organization condemned Nawat Itsaragrisil’s conduct and confirmed his role has been limited during official activities.
  • A sponsor event clip showed interviewers skipping Fátima Bosch, fueling claims of backstage exclusion as the controversy spread online.
  • Several contestants, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig, walked out in solidarity, while Bosch remains in the competition ahead of the Nov. 21 final in Nonthaburi.