Palacios's win sparked controversy due to her involvement in a 2018 anti-government protest. Initially praised, she faced government backlash after these images surfaced, resulting in arrests and accusations.Karen Celebertti, along with her husband and son, co-owners of the Miss Universe franchise, were charged with treason and ties to the 2018 protests. The government claims they planned to politicize beauty contests with foreign support for anti-government purposes.
Palacios avoided returning to Nicaragua, and Celebertti's family faces legal consequences without a trial. Celebertti denies any political involvement in the pageants.Critics hope Celebertti's resignation may influence the release of her family, yet anti-government protests remain illegal since 2018, reflecting Nicaragua's tense political climate.
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