Caleigh-Rose West crowned Miss Universe Belize amid pageant errors

Caleigh-Rose West has been crowned Miss Universe Belize 2026 in San Pedro, though the event was marked by several organizational errors. During the announcement of the Top Five finalists, West was initially called as the sixth delegate before being brought back into the group. Organizers attributed this to an honest mistake involving a folded tabulation sheet.

Additional controversies included a late start to the event and a digital backdrop intended to showcase Belizean heritage that incorrectly featured a monument from Guatemala. These issues have led to public criticism regarding quality control and the management of the pageant under its new foreign ownership.