Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Friday the victory of Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico as Miss Universe 2025, applauding her as an example for women.

Bosch’s win the previous night in Thailand was a vindication after the 25-year-old was scolded by the Thai national director earlier in the competition. Bosch walked out in response with other contestants following in solidarity.

“I liked that she spoke up when she felt an injustice took place, and that is an example for all Mexicans and for all women," Mexico’s first woman president said during her daily news briefing.

When Bosch was announced as the winner, cheers and screams erupted from the audience, with Mexican flags waved by elated supporters.

During a livestreamed sashing ceremony for the more than 100 contestants on Nov. 4, Thai national director Nawat Itsaragrisil hectored Bosch for allegedly not following his guidelines for taking part in local promotional activities. He called security when she spoke up to defend herself.

Bosch walked out of the room, joined by several others in a show of solidarity.

Nawat later apologized for his actions, appearing both tearful and defiant at the same time.

"Gone are the days when that thing was said that women look prettier when they keep quiet," Sheinbaum said.

"We women look prettier when we speak up and when we participate."