From kitsch to organized crime: Miss Universe controversy uncovers a network of drug trafficking, weapons, and fuel theft
Fatima Bosch's Miss Universe win is mired in allegations of favoritism, corruption, and links between pageant president Raul Rocha and organized trafficking.
The Most Jaw-Dropping Costumes of the Miss Universe Competition
Miss Universe costume competition showcased extravagant maximalist national costumes blending glamour, props, and humor with oversized headdresses, faux animals, instruments, and themed ensembles.
Miss Universe co-owner gets bank accounts frozen as part of probe into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking | Fortune
Mexico froze bank accounts of Miss Universe co-owner Raúl Rocha Cantú amid investigations into drug, fuel and arms trafficking, prompting arrest warrants and related probes.
Miss Universe owners face fraud and trafficking allegations
Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip is wanted in Thailand after missing a court hearing amid JKN Global's deep financial troubles and related legal investigations involving Miss Universe ownership.
Meet Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert, who could become the 10th American to win Miss Universe this week
Audrey Eckert, 23, Miss USA from Nebraska, is competing at Miss Universe after years of pageantry and aims to broaden pageant participation and change stereotypes.
The Miss Universe director who yelled at Miss Mexico has a history of shaming beauty queens
Nawat Itsaragrisil's aggressive treatment of Miss Mexico sparked a contestant walkout, global backlash, restrictions from Miss Universe leadership, and an apology.