Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch has been crowned Miss Universe at a ceremony in Bangkok, marking the end of an exceptionally scandal-filled pageant season.

A new Miss Universe will be named in Friday’s finale in Bangkok, and for organizers, the culmination of the competition could come as a relief.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praise Ms Bosch say she be "example of how we women suppose speak out" in di face of aggression.