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Miss Universe walkout: Scandal erupts after Miss Mexico called ‘dumb’ – National TenX News
The Miss Universe 2025 competition took a tense turn this week when a contestant was called “dumb” by a pageant executive in front of all the other contestants in Thailand.
The confrontation occurred during a sashing ceremony on Nov. 4, which was livestreamed on the Miss Universe Thailand Facebook page.
Nawat Itsaragrisil, executive director of the Miss Universe Organization (MUO), reprimanded Miss Universe Mexico, Fátima Bosch, during the ceremony, causing her to stand up and leave the room.
Several contestants, including the current reigning Miss Universe, Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig, Miss Universe Canada Jaime VandenBerg and Miss Universe Iraq Hanin Al Qoreishy, followed Bosch out of the room in solidarity.
Here’s everything you need to know about the incident that took place during the Miss Universe 2025 sash ceremony.
What happened?
During the sashing ceremony, Itsaragrisil, Miss Grand International president, questioned Bosch’s absence from a social media shoot and claimed that she had “no respect.”
“Mexico, where are you?” he asked before Bosch stood up in the crowd.
“I heard you’re not going to support everything about Thailand, is that true?” he asked, before accusing her of listening to the Miss Mexico directors instead of the Miss Universe team in Thailand when asked to take part in a photo shoot.
The exchange between the pair lasted about four minutes before Itsaragrisil called Bosch “dumb.”
“If you follow your national director’s orders, you’re a dumb head,” he said.
“I still keep talking to everybody. Why stand up to talk to me?” he asked Bosch.
“Because I have a voice,” she said. “You are not respecting me as a woman.”
He then called on security to remove Bosch from the room.
“We respect you, just as you should respect us. I’m here representing my country, and it’s not my fault you have problems with my organization,” she said to Itsaragrisil.
“No, you must listen to me first, then argue with me,” he responded.
Moments later, Bosch stood up and left the room while he tried to order other contestants who were leaving the room to sit down.
“Sit down. If anyone wants to continue the contest, sit down,” Itsaragrisil said.
Miss Universe Bonaire, Nicole Peiliker-Visser, asked if she could speak, and he told her yes.
“We can fix it. We can bring her back,” Peiliker-Visser said. “We’re having such a great time in Thailand. This is such a great place. Let’s get her to come back.”
“You see, the one girl, she’s a problem,” he then said of Bosch.
In another clip, Peiliker-Visser asked to call all their “sisters” who left with Bosch back to the room.
“They’re our sisters. We can start over. This is a misunderstanding. I think the language barrier — we can do this again. Let’s start over,” Peiliker-Visser said.
Itsaragrisil then invited the women back, “except Mexico,” because he claimed “she’s talking too much.”
“But let her come back if she wants,” he added.
Fátima Bosch breaks her silence after incident
After leaving the room, Bosch spoke to the press alongside Miss Universe Iraq and said what the director did “is not respectful.”
“He called me ‘dumb’ because he has problems with the organization, and I think that’s not fair because I’m here and I do everything OK,” she said. “I don’t mess with anyone. I just try to be kind. I’m trying to give my best, and he told me to shut up and a lot of different things.”
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Bosch said she thinks “the world needs to see this because we are empowered women and this is a platform for our voice.”
“No one can silence us, and no one will do that to me,” she added. “I don’t have a problem with any one of you. You have my respect, and I love your country, but the way that he treats me without any reason, just because he has problems — that is not OK.”
“It doesn’t matter if you have a big dream or a crown. If it takes away your dignity, you should walk away,” she added before walking away.
The Miss Universe Mexico organization took to social media to denounce Itsaragrisil’s comments to Bosch.
“What happened today with @fatimaboschfdz in Thailand is unacceptable. No woman, under any circumstance, deserves to be insulted or humiliated.”
“We firmly believe in the values that Miss Universe promotes: respect, dignity, and empowerment. We know that this platform was not created to divide or degrade, but to uplift women and give them their voice and vote in the world,” they wrote. “The behavior of a person who does not belong to MU does not represent our beloved Miss Universe organization, nor does it reflect the spirit of unity and respect we uphold.”
“Today and always, Mexico is with you, Fatima. Your strength, your class and your voice represent the best of our nation,” they added.
Miss Universe organization releases a statement
The Miss Universe Organization issued a statement following the incident and growing controversy surrounding the sashing ceremony.
In the statement, Miss Universe organization’s president Raúl Rocha said he would not allow “the values of respect and dignity of women to be violated.”
“I want to express my solidarity and support to all delegates representing the 122 countries at the Miss Universe Competition, in which Thailand is our host country,” Rocha said.
“Unfortunately, Nawat has forgotten the true meaning of what it means to be a genuine host,” he said of Itsaragrisil. “It means to demonstrate to all delegates of all countries that he, as a host, has the obligation to serve them, assist them and support them and to ensure they have a unique life experience filled with kindness and courtesy.”
Rocha said that he would “like to make it clear” his “great indignation toward Nawat for the public aggression he committed against Fátima Bosch, Miss Universe Mexico, whom he humiliated, insulted and showed a lack of respect, in addition to the serious abuse of having called security to intimidate a defenceless woman.”
He said that Itsaragrisil was trying “to silence and exclude” Bosch.
“Nawat, you need to stop,” Rocha added. “Every woman in the world should be respected and Fatima, who, in addition to being a voice of her own, represents her country as well.”
“I will not allow any of the women to be attacked and humiliated as many of them have managed to reach this platform of visibility and voice, precisely while trying to overcome situations like these,” he added.
Rocha said he gave the instruction to postpone the sashing ceremony, “and where this unfortunate incident took place, precisely to avoid any interaction with Nawat, who, in his constant desire to be the centre of attention, caused this incident.”
“I want to make this clear that the only ones who should shine are our Miss Universe delegates who represent each of their countries with dignity,” he continued. “For the above reasons, I have restricted Nawat’s participation in the events that are part of the 74th Miss Universe Competition, limiting it as much as possible or eliminating it entirely.”
Rocha said that he instructed the Miss Universe Organization CEO, Mario Búcaro, to detail any legal action they will undertake as a result “of the malicious acts committed by Nawat.”
In a written statement, the MUO said, “The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) reaffirms its commitment to work closely with the host community, the Miss Grand International Organization (MGI), and all local partners to ensure the success of the 74th edition of the pageant.
“A high-level delegation, led by the MUO’s CEO, Mr. Mario Búcaro, is traveling to Thailand to strengthen collaboration with the host country, MGI, and relevant authorities. All scheduled events and activities will take place as planned, reaffirming our shared goal of delivering a global celebration that reflects the values of diversity, empowerment, and inclusion that define the legacy of Miss Universe.”
What others are saying
Miss Universe Canada, Jaime VandenBerg, took to her Instagram Stories to share a video of her following Bosch out of the room after the exchange with Itsaragrisil.
“When you silence one woman, you silence all women. We stand with Mexico,” she wrote.
The Miss Universe Iraq organization shared a statement on Instagram, saying they stand “firmly against any form of disrespect.”
“We were deeply moved by the recent incident involving Miss Universe Mexico, and we want to make it clear: we will always stand up and walk alongside those who face such challenges. Our mission is to empower women and ensure their voices are heard worldwide,” it wrote.
“From Iraq to Mexico, all our love and respect. Thank you to our beautiful queen Hanin Al Qoreishy for showing the world who we truly are — the first queen to walk side by side with Fatima Bosch, leaving no room for disrespect,” they added.
The current reigning Miss Universe, Denmark’s Victoria Kjær Theilvig, posted on her Instagram Stories, “Forever proud of my @fatimaboschfdz. Standing up for yourself is not always easy, but it is one of the most important acts of self-respect and strength you can show.”
“It means knowing your worth, setting boundaries, and not allowing anyone or anything to undermine your voice or your value. It’s about acknowledging that you have a right to be heard, to express your opinions, and to pursue your dreams, regardless of any obstacles that may come your way. Enough is enough, and our voices will be heard loud and clear!”
Miss Universe Bonaire also posted to her Instagram.
Itsaragrisil apologizes
Itsaragrisil has since apologized for his actions in a statement, saying: “I invested and tried my best to make this event fair to everyone but it’s hard to control.”
“Sorry universe fans, I can only do this because my patience has a limit. Sorry again if I make anyone uncomfortable watching,” he added.
The Miss Universe 2025 pageant will take place on Nov. 21 in Pak Kret, Thailand.
A trip to the world’s most-visited museum is about to cost Canadians significantly more.
France has hiked ticket prices at the Louvre by 45 per cent for visitors from outside the European Union, a move that is fuelling debate over so-called dual pricing and the growing backlash against overtourism.
Starting this week, adult visitors from non-EU countries, including Canada, must pay €32 to enter the Paris landmark, up from €22. That’s an increase from about $35 to $52 Canadian.
Visitors from EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, will continue to pay the lower rate.
The price hike comes as the Louvre grapples with repeated labour strikes, a high-profile daylight jewel heist last October that prompted a costly security overhaul, and years of chronic overcrowding. The museum attracts roughly nine million visitors annually.
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Some Canadian tourists told Global News they feel unfairly targeted.
“We didn’t cause the robberies or some of the other issues that happened and we are paying the consequences,” said Allison Moore, visiting Paris from Newfoundland with her daughter. “[In] Canada we don’t discriminate over pricing like that.”
Others argue tourists already shoulder higher costs simply by travelling long distances.
“In general for tourists, I think things should be a little cheaper than for local people, because we have to travel to come all the way here,” said Darla Daniela Quiroz, another Canadian visitor. “It should be equal pricing, or a little bit cheaper.”
Even some Europeans question the two-tiered system. A French tourist interviewed outside the museum said there was “no reason” to charge non-Europeans more and that the fee should be the same for everyone.
Tourism experts say the Louvre’s financial pressures help explain the decision.
“The Louvre is really cash-strapped right now and needs to do something,” said Marion Joppe, a professor at the University of Guelph. “It can’t really look to the government, which is already struggling with its own budget.”
The move also reflects a broader global pushback against mass tourism. Anti-tourism protests have spread across parts of Spain, New Zealand has increased its entry tax, and the United States recently raised national park fees for foreign visitors.
“You take Paris — it gets about 50 million tourists a year,” said Julian Karaguesian, an economist at McGill University. “That’s roughly a million a week. The city simply wasn’t built for those kinds of numbers.”
Despite the higher price, many visitors say they will still line up to see the Mona Lisa and other of the museum’s famous artworks.
“It’s one of the main attractions. It’s on everybody’s list,” Moore said. “We’re still going to go, and hopefully it will be worth it in the end.”
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Trump calls Canada-China deal ‘good thing’ as U.S. officials voice concern – National TenX News
Canada’s new trade deal with China is getting a mixed reaction in Washington, with U.S. President Donald Trump voicing support as administration officials warned Ottawa could regret allowing Chinese EVs into the Canadian market.
The deal signed with Beijing on Friday reverses course on 100 per cent tariffs Canada slapped on Chinese electric vehicles in 2024, which aligned with similar U.S. duties. Canada and China also agreed to reduce tariffs on canola and other products.
Asked about the deal by reporters at the White House, Trump said Prime Minister Mark Carney was doing the right thing.
“That’s what he should be doing. It’s a good thing for him to sign a trade deal. If you can get a deal with China, you should do that,” Trump said.
However, members of Trump’s cabinet expressed concern.
“I think they’ll look back at this decision and surely regret it to bring Chinese cars into their market,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at an event with other U.S. government officials at a Ford factory in Ohio to tout efforts to make vehicles more affordable.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told reporters the limited number of vehicles would not impact American car companies exporting cars to Canada.
“I don’t expect that to disrupt American supply into Canada,” he said.
“Canada is so dependent on the United States for their GDP. Their entire population is crowded around our border for that reason. I’ll tell you one thing: if those cars are coming into Canada, they’re not coming here. That’s for sure.”
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Carney has said it’s necessary for Canada to improve trade ties and cooperation with China in light of Trump’s trade war and threats to let the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on free trade expire.
The trade pact is up for review this summer, and Greer reiterated that the Trump administration wants to bring more auto manufacturing back to the U.S. and incentivize companies to do so.
Under the new deal with Beijing, Carney said he expects China will lower tariffs on its canola seed by March 1 to a combined rate of about 15 per cent.
Greer questioned that agreement in a separate CNBC interview.
“I think in the long run, they’re not going to like having made that deal,” he said.
He called the decision to allow Chinese EVs into Canada “problematic” and added: “There’s a reason why we don’t sell a lot of Chinese cars in the United States. It’s because we have tariffs to protect American auto workers and Americans from those vehicles.”
Greer said rules adopted last January on vehicles that are connected to the internet and navigation systems are a significant impediment to Chinese vehicles in the U.S. market.
“I think it would be hard for them to operate here,” Greer said. “There are rules and regulations in place in America about the cybersecurity of our vehicles and the systems that go into those, so I think it might be hard for the Chinese to comply with those kind of rules.”
Trump and officials like Greer have taken aim at Chinese attempts to enter the North American car market through Mexico by bypassing rules of origin under CUSMA.
The CUSMA review set for July is expected to address those loopholes that American and Canadian officials have said are being exploited by China.
Those concerns, which were also raised by the Biden administration, in part helped spur the steep tariffs on Chinese EVs, which are heavily subsidized by Beijing.
Trump, however, has also said he would like Chinese automakers to come to the United States to build vehicles.
Both Democrat and Republican lawmakers in the U.S. have expressed strong opposition to Chinese vehicles as major U.S. automakers warn China poses a threat to the U.S. auto sector.
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, a Republican, said at Friday’s event at the Ford plant that he was opposed to Chinese vehicles coming into the United States, and drew applause from the other government officials.
“As long as I have air in my body, there will not be Chinese vehicles sold the United States of America — period,” Moreno said.
—with files from Reuters
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade mission to China is being framed as a win for British Columbia’s economy.
Carney announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the end of a high-profile trip on Friday.
“The inroads Canada has made this week are a sign that the government gets it and is showing Canadians and the world that we are open for business,” Alexa Young with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority said.
The trade deal would allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs into Canada yearly at a tariff rate of 6.1 per cent.
An expanded auto terminal on Annacis Island will be able to handle the additional volume of cars that could be more affordable than what is currently on the market, with prices expected to be under $40,000.
The New Car Dealers Association said in a statement to Global News that, “We look forward to reviewing the full details of this announcement and engaging constructively with governments to ensure that affordability, competition, and long-term market stability remain central considerations.”
In British Columbia, the overall reaction to the news on Friday is positive.
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“China’s economy is important,” Alex McMillan with the B.C. Chamber of Commerce said.
“Having trade deals like this — and diversifying our markets — is important. Providing certainty is important.”
There are concerns with the agreement, including privacy issues and China’s human rights record. But Ottawa’s goal is to double trade with partners outside the United States, which is a goal that would be impossible without China.
“We do want to see more trade and more diversification of our markets and know that China is an important nation and important economy, so having better trade relationships with them, I think overall is going to be good,” McMillan said.
–with files from The Canadian Press
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