Fatima Bosch, newly crowned Miss Universe 2025, arrived in New York to begin her year-long reign and was received with a formal event that included mariachis, traditional Mexican dances, and the presence of some fans.

On Sunday, the beauty queen landed at Newark Airport in New Jersey, where she was received with a marked A Mexican cultural atmosphere with musical arrangements and folk dances caused a stir on social media. Although the reception featured a significant cultural display, the number of fans present was limited, generating criticism and comparisons with the welcomes of other beauty queens. Upon arrival, Bosch welcomed and posed for photos with those present and expressed her gratitude for the affection shown. The Miss Universe team, along with the Mexican community in New York, organized the event, filled with symbols of Mexican culture, such as traditional costumes and tricolor flags, to welcome Fatima. Bosch, originally from Tabasco, thanked everyone for their affection and explained to the press that her schedule would be very busy, especially with philanthropic commitments, which she enjoys most. When questioned about the controversies surrounding her coronation, Fatima denied any favoritism and stated that she needs no defense.

On November 21, Fatima Bosch was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in a controversial gala held in Thailand.

Her coronation generated considerable controversy due to accusations of favoritism and alleged irregularities linked to contracts between the pageant and Pemex, where her father was a high-ranking executive.

Furthermore, important figures in the competition, such as Omar Harfouch, a former member of the jury, resigned after denouncing that the final pageant was rigged and that Bosch was a "fake winner."

Despite the controversy, prominent figures such as the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, defended Bosch and called the accusations of pageant rigging ridiculous.