The world of beauty pageants is no stranger to drama, but the latest controversy surrounding Miss Universe 2025 has traded broken heels and stolen lipstick for allegations of high-stakes corporate corruption and state-level bribery.
What should have been a celebration of grace and talent has been overshadowed by a bombshell report that connects the Mexican state oil giant, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), directly to the pageant's ownership, suggesting the winner's podium was determined by a business deal rather than a judges' scorecard.
