# International beauty pageant developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-beauty-pageant-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-03T02:47:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 4.

International beauty pageant contestants and figures are participating in various global competitions and milestones.

Mística Núñez, representing Venezuela, arrived in Vietnam for the 75th Miss World pageant and participated in the Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVI, an event themed ‘The Green World’ showcasing Vietnamese designer collections. Following social media rumors of an outburst during pageant activities, Núñez clarified in a live broadcast that no confrontation occurred. She explained the incident was a technical issue involving the translation of her speech from Spanish to English, noting that the situation also affected the representative from Paraguay and that apologies were later offered.

Núñez has since launched a social project in Venezuela titled “Semillas de Vida: Nutrir el futuro de Falcón” to address extreme poverty and malnutrition in the Falcón state. Additionally, she used her international platform to honor Venezuelan history by presenting a costume inspired by independence heroine Josefa Camejo.

In the Dominican Republic, Melissa Núñez was honored by local authorities in La Vega as a ‘Hija Meritoria de La Vega’ following her crowning as Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2026, as she prepares for the 75th Miss Universe in Puerto Rico.

In Ecuador, Nadia Mejía concluded her term as Miss Universe Ecuador and announced plans to pursue a musical career in the United States. Following the coronation of Dalia Bucaram as Miss Universe Ecuador 2026, beauty expert Osmel Sousa sparked controversy by criticizing the gala host’s attire and Bucaram’s appearance and demeanor. Tahiz Panus, the national director of the pageant, defended Bucaram and responded to Sousa, noting that the expert had previously contacted her in multiple years to suggest specific candidates for the competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Miss World Venezuela 2025 Mística Núñez launches social project in Falcón

Miss World Venezuela 2025 Mística Núñez is launching a social project to combat high childhood malnutrition rates in Falcón while honoring Venezuelan heroine Josefa Camejo on the international stage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miss-world-venezuela-2025-mstica-nez-launches-social-project-in-falcn

### 2026-08-26: Beauty pageant controversies arise in Venezuela and Ecuador

Beauty pageant contestants and organizers face scrutiny as Mística Núñez denies rumors of a tantrum at Miss World, and Osmel Sousa criticizes the Miss Universe Ecuador 2026 results.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beauty-pageant-controversies-arise-in-venezuela-and-ecuador

### 2026-08-17: Beauty pageant figures and entertainers mark new milestones

Beauty pageant representatives Mística Núñez and Nadia Mejía mark new chapters in Vietnam and Ecuador, respectively, alongside Venezuelan presenter Migbelis Castellanos celebrating her pregnancy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beauty-pageant-figures-and-entertainers-mark-new-milestones

### 2026-08-09: Beauty pageant contestants prepare for Miss Universe and Miss World

Beauty pageant contestants Melissa Núñez (Dominican Republic) and Mística Núñez (Venezuela) prepare for major international competitions at Miss Universe and Miss World, respectively.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beauty-pageant-contestants-prepare-for-miss-universe-and-miss-world

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