Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch has been crowned the new Miss Universe, just weeks after a clash with an organizer resulted in contestants walking out.

Bosch, 25, won the competition at the Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand, which is north of Bangkok, on Friday, November 21. She was crowned by the previous winner, Miss Denmark Victoria Kjær Theilvig.

Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh, representing the host country, placed second, while Miss Venezuela Stephany Abasali came third, Miss Philippines Ma Ahtisa Manalo placed fourth and Miss Cote d’Ivoire Olivia Yace rounded out the top five.

During the question-and-answer portion of Friday’s competition, Bosch was asked how she’d use the title of “Miss Universe to create a safe space for women around the world,” per Cosmopolitan Philippines

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