Fátima Bosch, from Tabasco, Mexico, wins Miss Universe Mexico crown—becoming the first from her state to do so.
Analysts suggest that the Philippines' representative has come under intense scrutiny from pageant fans, with reports of a social media campaign criticizing her performance and credibility, potentially damaging her chances in the competition.
Pageant site Missosology crowns Ahtisa Manalo of Philippines top pre-arrival favorite. Analysts praise her polish, confidence, and symbolic chance to secure a fifth Filipino title. Ranking places Colombia's Vanessa Pulgarín, Croatia's Laura Gnjatović, Puerto Rico's Zashely Alicea, and Thailand's Praveenar Singh in Top 5.
According to sources familiar with the matter, a leaked internal poll reportedly showed a sudden drop in support for the Philippines' Miss Universe contestant, causing traders to rapidly adjust their bets on the Polymarket prediction market.