Drama Erupts At Miss Universe As Miss Mexico Hits Back At VP’s “Dumb” Comment

Following the incident, the winner of Miss Mexico 2025 spoke to the press, saying that she loved Thailand and its people, but that Nawat’s behavior had been unacceptable.

As she left the hotel, hundreds of people were waiting outside to show their support: in unison, they chanted “Mexico, Mexico,” El País reported.

On social media, Latin American users shared clips from the exchange with the hashtags #StandWithMexico, #JusticeForFatima, and #NawatDoesntRepresentMU.

🇲🇽 Miss Mexico Walks Out of Miss Universe After Confrontation in Thailand 😱 | Stands Up for Respect 👑 pic.twitter.com/MQxGOa8eNj

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“He called me stupid because he has problems with the organization [in Mexico]. I don’t think that’s fair,” Fátima stated. “He yelled at me, he told me to be quiet. The world needs to see this, because we are empowered women and this is a platform to use our voices. And no one will silence my voice.”

Fátima also thanked those who showed their support after the tense exchange and explained how she views her role on a global stage like Miss Universe.

“ We’re in the 21st century. I’m not a doll for people to be dressing up, doing my hair, and putting makeup on.

“I came here to be a voice for all the women and girls who are fighting for causes and to tell my country that I’m completely committed to that.”