"Miss Nicaragua Pageant Director Retires Amid 'Conspiracy' Accusations"

Karen Celebertti, the director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, has announced her retirement from the organization following accusations of "conspiracy" and other crimes made by the Nicaraguan police against her, her husband, and son. The accusations came after the coronation of Sheynnis Palacios as Miss Universe, which sparked demonstrations of joy in Nicaragua but drew criticism from the government of Daniel Ortega. Celebertti's retirement comes after 23 years of working with the pageant, culminating in Nicaragua's first-ever Miss Universe win.