Miss Universe 2023: Nicaragua’s Sheynnis Palacios wins the Crown

Miss Universe 2023

Sheynnis Palacios

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Palacios is the first woman from Nicaragua to win Miss Universe.

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Other contestants in the pageant included Miss USA Noelia Voigt, who did not make the top 10.

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Palacios' victory is a significant moment for Nicaragua.

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She hopes to use her platform to advocate for social justice.

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Palacios is an inspiration to young women around the world.

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Congratulations to Sheynnis Palacios on her Miss Universe victory !

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