# Miss Universe 2026 national pageant coronations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/miss-universe-2026-national-pageant-coronations > Updated: 2026-09-08T16:54:49.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 4. Various national winners have been crowned to represent their respective countries at the upcoming 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico. In late August 2026, Tharina Botes was named Miss Universe Thailand 2026 in Bangkok. Shortly thereafter, Tatenda Josephina Rameau was crowned Miss Universe Haiti 2026 during a ceremony held in Miami, Florida. On August 29, María Vargas was crowned Miss Universe Mexico 2026 in Los Cabos. Vargas, a 28-year-old professional from Jalisco, received the crown from outgoing titleholder Fátima Bosch and won Best National Costume. She has since addressed the circulation of AI-manipulated images and is currently working on a second book while preparing for the international final. Additional regional coronations include Elizabeth Johnson as Miss Universe Aruba 2026. In early September, Suny Gálvez was named Miss Universal Grand 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Other recent winners include Jasmine Chola, crowned Miss Universe Nicaragua 2026 in Miami, and Gabriela Lineth González, named Miss Universe Panama 2026. González noted her commitment to representing Panama despite facing public criticism regarding her victory. All these titleholders are scheduled to compete in the international pageant, which is set for November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. ## Claims - María Vargas was crowned Miss Universe Mexico 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The coronation took place on Saturday, August 29, in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. (corroborated by 4 sources) - María Vargas holds a degree in International Business. (corroborated by 4 sources) - María Vargas is the author of the book 'Miss Trouble'. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Fátima Bosch handed over the crown to the new winner. (corroborated by 4 sources) - María Vargas will represent Mexico at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Miss Universe pageant is scheduled for November 24. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Mariana Macías from Michoacán finished as the first runner-up. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Beauty pageant winners crowned across Latin America and Caribbean Recent beauty pageant winners include Suny Gálvez (Miss Universal Grand 2026), María Vargas (Miss Universe Mexico), Jasmine Chola (Miss Universe Nicaragua), and Gabriela Lineth González (Miss Universe Panama). 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-vargas-prepares-for-miss-universe-following-mexican-coronation ### 2026-08-30: María Vargas crowned Miss Universe Mexico 2026 María Vargas has been crowned Miss Universe Mexico 2026 in Los Cabos. The 28-year-old professional and author will represent Mexico at the international Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mara-vargas-crowned-miss-universe-mexico-2026 ### 2026-08-24: Tatenda Josephina Rameau crowned Miss Universe Haiti 2026 Tatenda Josephina Rameau has been crowned Miss Universe Haiti 2026 in Miami. She will represent the nation at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tatenda-josephina-rameau-crowned-miss-universe-haiti-2026 ### 2026-08-23: Tharina Botes crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026 Tharina Botes, representing Bangkok, has been crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2026. She will represent the country at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tharina-botes-crowned-miss-universe-thailand-2026 --- Cite as: Miss Universe 2026 national pageant coronations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/miss-universe-2026-national-pageant-coronations