Miss Mexico Wins 74th Miss Universe in Bangkok After Weeks of Turmoil

Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, won the 74th Miss Universe crown in Bangkok on Thursday, concluding a pageant marked by walkouts, public disputes and allegations of mismanagement.

Fatima Bosch, a 25-year-old contestant from Mexico, won the 74th Miss Universe crown in Bangkok on Thursday, concluding a pageant marked by walkouts, public disputes and allegations of mismanagement.

BANGKOK — Fatima Bosch became one of the most talked-about contestants this year after a confrontation with Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil during a pre-pageant activity. Nawat accused her of skipping a scheduled event and questioned her professionalism. Several Latin American outlets reported that he called her a “dumbhead,” though Nawat insisted he had said “damaged.” Video of the exchange went viral and was later carried by major media. When Bosch attempted to explain herself, Nawat cut her off and told her to be quiet. Security staff eventually escorted her out of the room. Bosch resisted being silenced, telling him, “I have a voice.”

Bosch comes from a prominent family in Tabasco with ties to both beauty pageants and politics. She studied at the Arjí School in Villahermosa before pursuing clothing and fashion design at the Ibero-American University. She also trained at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan and the Lyndon Institute in Vermont. Her participation this year made her the first woman from Tabasco to compete on the Miss Universe stage.

Author's note: Fatima Bosch's victory marks a historic moment for Tabasco and highlights the evolving narrative around pageantry amid controversy and public scrutiny.

Khaosod English — 2025-11-21

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