Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits after police accuse her of treason

Karen Celebertti retires weeks after Nicaragua’s contestant, who took part in protests in 2018, was crowned Miss Universe

The director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant has announced her retirement from the organization, nine days after police accused her of “conspiracy” and other crimes.

“The time has come for my retirement,” Karen Celebertti wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “I know that there will always be more opportunities for us.”