Andrea Meza, Miss Universe 2020, spoke about the incident in which Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of Miss Grand International, verbally assaulted the Mexican representative Fatima Bosch.

From her position as a member of the selection committee from Miss Universe in Thailand, Meza described what happened as “deeply regrettable” and stated that these actions “do not reflect the values ??or spirit of the Miss Universe organization.” “What Nawat did is unacceptable and completely contrary to the respect, integrity, and fairness that this pageant represents,” declared the model and television host, making her stance on the altercation clear. The former queen did not limit herself to condemnation but also called for action and protection. In her statement, she indicated that she trusts the Miss Universe organization “is already taking appropriate measures to protect all contestants and to maintain the integrity of a competition that has transformed the lives of thousands of women around the world, including my own.” Furthermore, Andrea Meza took the opportunity to address the women participating in the pageant directly with a message of support and empowerment. “Moments like this remind us why spaces that empower women must continue to champion respect, justice, and empathy above all else,” she stated. “And I want to send a message to the contestants: know that your voice matters, your strength inspires, and your courage reflects the true purpose of these platforms, which is to celebrate women who lead with confidence, heart, and dignity,” Meza concluded.