"Every step Fatima Bosch has taken toward the Miss Universe crown has been accompanied by controversy. But the tangle of scandals, misunderstandings, and accusations has grown rapidly, escalating from kitsch to organized crime. At the center of the spotlight is the pageant's president, Raul Rocha. In less than a week since the winner was announced, the Mexican businessman has faced a barrage of criticism for favoritism and admitted to having a multi-million dollar contract with the oil giant Pemex, where Bosch's father is an executive."
"On Wednesday, it was also revealed that Rocha has an arrest warrant in his name on accusations of leading a drug, arms, and fuel trafficking network on the border between Mexico and Guatemala. According to court documents obtained by this newspaper, police officers and officials from the Mexican Attorney General's Office (FGR) are also involved. The bizarre case has even reached the National Palace. President Claudia Sheinbaum initially defended Bosch's victory against accusations of fraud and praised the winner's speech, which included feminist undertones."
Fatima Bosch's path to the Miss Universe crown has been accompanied by escalating controversies, including accusations of favoritism and preferential treatment. Raul Rocha, the pageant president, admitted to a multi‑million dollar contract with Pemex, where Bosch's father is an executive. Rocha also faces an arrest warrant accusing him of leading a drug, arms, and fuel trafficking network on the Mexico-Guatemala border, with alleged involvement of police and Attorney General's Office officials. The case reached the National Palace, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to request clarification from the Attorney General's Office after initially defending Bosch. Prior incidents included 27 contestants walking off during Mexico's national crowning.
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