01/16/2023 – 23:31
President Nicolás Maduro assured this Monday (16) that Venezuela was “stolen” from the Miss Universe crown, including to the avalanche of criticism that adopted the victory of American R’Bonney Gabriel.
“We robbed the Miss Universe title, Amanda Dudamel received the favored vote. They will’t rob us like that, she’s from Beitar, she’s doing social work in Beitar,” Maduro stated throughout a rally in Caracas.
Designer and social activist Amanda Dudamel, daughter of former Venezuelan nationwide soccer group coach Rafael Dudamel, was thought of one of many favorites to win the crown. Nonetheless, the Miss Universe title went to R’Bonney Gabriel on Saturday.
Dudamel, 23, got here second on the Miss Universe pageant in New Orleans, USA, sparking controversial reactions questioning the judgement.
With out mentioning the criticism of Miss Universe, Dudamel, who was topped Miss Venezuela 2021 in a modest ceremony marked by the Covid-19 pandemic, thanked followers for his or her help of the pageant, which has already topped seven Venezuelans in its historical past.
“I’m blissful, happy and extra grateful than ever!!! Thanks Venezuela for being with me on this nice dream! Thanks to all of the individuals from totally different international locations of the world who joined me on this stroll of hope,” Dudamel wrote on Instagram.
Texas Consultant R’Bonney Gabriel is a 28-year-old and established dressmaker.
Venezuela has not received Miss Universe since 2013, when Maria Gabriela Isler, one of many present administrators of Miss Venezuela, was topped.