Miss Universe Nicaragua Franchise Owner under Fire for Alleged Conspiracy
According to a statement released by the National Police, Karen Celebertti, the head of the Miss Nicaragua beauty pageant, along with her husband and son, have been accused of conspiring against the government.
Celebertti's local Miss Universe organization was allegedly used to turn the beauty contest into a political trap and a politically financed ambush by foreign agents, as stated in a police declaration.
Reuters was unable to immediately reach Celebertti or her representatives for comment.
Celebertti was denied entry on October 10. Her husband and son were arrested in Nicaragua on January 21 on charges of conspiracy from 2018. The authorities claimed they had a role in organizing protests against the government.
On November 18, Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua was crowned Miss Universe, making her the first Middle American to hold the title. Palacios has not returned to Nicaragua since her victory and now resides in New York.
Nicaraguans took to the streets to celebrate Palacios' victory. However, the organizers are now accused of attempting to organize protests against the government.
The government banned protests in 2018 following widespread demonstrations against the government, which were violently suppressed. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights reported over 320 deaths as a result of these violent suppressions.
While the exact nature of the conspiracy charges against Karen Celebertti is not fullyclear, it is evident that her resignation and the subsequent actions by the Nicaraguan regime are heavily politically motivated.
Additional Insights:
- The context of the situation suggests that Karen Celebertti's resignation and the regime's subsequent actions are deeply rooted in the political dynamics of Nicaragua, with a significant public perception and media coverage.*
- The role of Daniel Ortega's wife, Blandino, a former Miss Nicaragua in 2007, has been mentioned in relation to the events, indicating a possible political dimension.
- The situation has gained traction on social media platforms like TikTok, with users sharing videos and comments about the events.
