Overview
- MUO president Raúl Rocha condemned Nawat Itsaragrisil’s conduct as public aggression and limited his role, assigning CEO Mario Búcaro to work with Thai counsel.
- Rocha said the legal process is underway in Thailand, while Miss Universe Mexico prepares claims citing aggression and discrimination.
- Fátima Bosch affirmed she will stay in the competition as multiple contestants showed solidarity, including reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer leaving an event.
- Nawat issued an emotional apology at a press conference, saying he felt betrayed and stressing he is human under pressure.
- A sponsor activation drew fresh outrage after presenters ignored Bosch throughout a group interview, and Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum praised her for raising her voice.