Reasons why Miss Panama was excluded from Miss Universe 2024: who will replace Italy?

Just a few days before the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. will take place in Mexico City, the organization behind the world’s most famous beauty pageant has announced that Italia Mora, representing Panama, was excluded from the competition.

Italia Mora, when it became the first Panama and became the destination of Miss Universo, it was late in Panama, with the banda del pageant but without the crown of Miss Panama, and it also became the destination of the certamen nacional. A su llegada fue recibida… pic.twitter.com/LupYWT6GAi

— Diario DiaaDia (@DiaaDiaPa) November 6, 2024

Why was Miss Panama made?

“This decision was made after a thorough evaluation by our disciplinary committee,” the Miss Universe Organization said in a Nov. 2 statement.

“The Disciplinary Committee, responsible for maintaining the integrity and values of the competition, has conducted a full review of this matter. Based on the information collected and analyzed, it was have concluded that withdrawal is the most appropriate course of action in the current circumstances.” says a statement also published on the organization’s official website.

The Miss Universe organization further clarified that the decision is related to “Maintaining confidentiality and respect throughout this process.

“For many years, our competition has been a beacon of diversity, inclusion and the empowerment of women around the world. In this regard, adherence to strict ethical principles such as confidentiality and respect, is essential to maintaining the integrity of our organization and the well-being of our members,” the MOU added. The candidate has not been replaced.

What did Italia Mora, Miss Panama 2024 say?

The organization has The exact reasons have not been revealed behind Miss Panama’s departure, in addition to claiming that she had violated disciplinary rules. For her part, Mora said on social networks that she was informed that the decision was made due to Leaving the room offenses. The participant admitted that she actually left because she went to put on her makeup and pick up her personal belongings.

“I want to express that I believe this was a very harsh measure and that the problem could have been resolved with a conversation or a warning instead. This experience was emotionally difficult, especially considering the time, effort, resources and support of those who gave me the opportunity to prepare to represent my country,” she added.

I hold a position associated with the Miss Universo International organization, which is a formal copy of my position and sanctions. It is NOT something that was the first at Miss Universe where you could experiment in situations like this.

— Italia Mora (@italymora_) November 5, 2024

Mora later posted the following message on X.

“I maintain my position and demand from the Miss Universe International Organization an official copy of my dismissal and the sanctions applied. I am NOT the first at Miss Universe to encounter this situation.

“I ask that the rights that have been violated be recognized and that should take into account the extortion we faced from both national and international organizations,” she added.