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Dictator Vs. Beaurty Queen: Why is Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega Regime Feuding With Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios?

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios's big win at the Miss Universe beauty pageant should have brought Nicaragua national pride. However, the regime under dictator Daniel Ortega is treating her like a pariah.

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios Cannot Enter Home Country of Nicaragua After Anti- Daniel Ortega Ties Were Revealed

Nicaragua Is Banning Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios From Returning Home Unless She Agrees To One Condition

Dec 13, 2023 09:56 PM EST By Rick Martin

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios cannot return home to Nicaragua. However, dictator Daniel Ortega's regime will reportedly agree to let her in on one condition.

Nicaragua Investigating Miss Nicaragua Director After 'Anti-Government' Candidate Sheynnis Palacios Won Miss Universe

Daniel Ortega Government Investigating Miss Nicaragua Director After 'Anti-Government' Candidate Sheynnis Palacios Won Miss Universe

Dec 03, 2023 08:53 PM EST By Rick Martin

The Daniel Ortega government is now investigating the director behind the Miss Nicaragua beauty pageant after it was revealed that new Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios protested against the dictator in 2018.

Nicaragua: New Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios's Win Shows Deep Political Divide in Daniel Ortega-Ruled Country

Nicaragua: New Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios' Win Shows Deep Political Divide in Daniel Ortega-Ruled Country

Nov 23, 2023 09:35 PM EST By Rick Martin

Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned Miss Universe, and both the Daniel Ortega regime and his critics are using the win to their advantage.

Miss Universe 2023: Sheyniss Palacios Makes History for Winning First Ms. Universe Crown for Nicaragua

Sheyniss Palacios' Miss Universe 2023 Victory Is Historic for Nicaragua | Here's Why

Nov 19, 2023 08:51 PM EST By Rick Martin

The most prestigious beauty pageant in the world, Miss Universe, finally concluded in El Salvador. Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios was crowned Miss Universe 2023.

Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel Crowns New Miss USA Following Rigging Allegations

Why Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel Passed Her Miss USA Crown After Rigging Allegations

Jan 31, 2023 05:29 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Here's why Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel passed her Miss USA crown to Miss North Carolina Morgan Romano.

CEO Denies Miss Universe 2022 Rigging Allegations

Miss Universe CEO Denies Rigging Allegations, Says Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel Is the 'Rightful' Winner

Jan 17, 2023 10:48 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Amid rigging allegations, an official of the Miss Universe Organization said that Miss USA 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel won the beauty pageant's crown fair and square.

El Salvador to Host Next Miss Universe Pageant as Miss USA Wins Title

Which Latin American Country Will Be Hosting the Next Miss Universe Pageant?

Jan 16, 2023 10:08 PM EST By Rick Martin

A new Miss Universe has been crowned as Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel takes up the mantle of Miss Universe. Now, the pageant will be heading back to Latin America as the Miss Universe 2023 pageant is taking place in El Salvador.

Miss Bolivia Stripped of Her Crown Over Racist and Discriminatory Remarks Against Rival Miss Universe 2023 Contestants

Miss Bolivia Stripped of Her Crown After 'Racist and Discriminatory' Remarks Against Rival Miss Universe 2023 Contestants

Dec 02, 2022 03:29 AM EST By Rick Martin

Miss Bolivia Maria Fernanda Pavisic, who was supposed to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2023 beauty pageant, was stripped of her crown.

Miss Universe 2023: Miss Bolivia Sued for 'Racist and Discriminatory' Remarks Against Rival Contestants

Nov 25, 2022 07:16 AM EST By Rick Martin

Miss Bolivia Maria Fernanda Pavisic is under fire for "racist and discriminatory" remarks she made in a video that targeted rival Miss Universe 2023 contestants.

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Cheslie Kryst Cause of Death Revealed; Celebrities, Fans of Miss USA 2019 Pour Tribute

Feb 02, 2022 09:46 PM EST By Jess Smith

Following an autopsy Monday, 2019 Miss USA titleholder and Extra host Cheslie Kryst's cause of death has been confirmed as suicide, according to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner

Mexico: Oaxaca Declares Beauty Contests as 'Symbolic Violence' Against Women, Bans Use of Public Funds For Such Events

Mexico: Oaxaca Bans Use of Public Funds for Beauty Contests

Jul 15, 2021 04:22 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Mexico's Oaxaca state has banned the use of public funds in beauty contests after the local Congress labeled such events as "symbolic violence" against women.

Ricky Martin Joins Anti-Trump Effort, Nixes Charity Golf Tourney from Trump's Golf Club in Puerto Rico

Jul 01, 2015 05:04 PM EDT By Latin Post Staff

Ricky Martin is not only a world-class singer and performer, but he's also a philanthropist, a supporter of marriage equality and gay rights and is a proud father to twin boys. So when he heard Donald's hurtful comments about Mexican immigrants, he couldn't allow himself to be professionally associated with someone who preaches such ignorance and negativity to the world. The Puerto Rican Grammy and Latin Grammy winner is joining the anti-Donald Trump movement along with Macy's, Univision, NBC Universal and Televisa as well as fellow entertainers, Puerto Rican actress Roselyn Sanchez and Colombian singer J Balvin in cutting off business affiliations and/or ties to Trump.