With this decision taking effect immediately.
Last Saturday, December 13, the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) announced that it has decided to withdraw its administrative operations from Mexico City “effective immediately.”
“This decision follows a thorough and responsible assessment of the current conditions in Mexico, which do not provide an adequate or stable environment for the safe and effective operation of an international organization of this scale,” the organization’s statement added.
The pageant said that among the factors that they considered are the “legal uncertainty, current security situation, and unfounded and politically motivated attacks,” which it told, “have compromised the institutional framework required for long-term operational stability and global projection.”
The MUO also noted that Mexico “lost the opportunity” to create employment, generate economic impact for the country, offer global exposure opportunities, and establish itself as a strategic center of one of the most recognized organizations globally with the withdrawal of the administrative headquarters.
According to the organization, its administrative presence in Mexico was originally established to support the New York headquarters and, in the medium term, to evolve into a global operational base.
But with its closure, the decision has been made to relocate the administration back to the main headquarters in New York, where it has historically been based.
“As a result of this decision, existing staff will be relocated where possible, or new personnel will be hired in New York and other regions where the Organization maintains operational presence,” it added.
Furthermore, “From New York, it will continue to operate with the with professional excellence, leadership, and global reach that have defined the Organization for more than seven decades.”
The MUO also expressed its gratitude to the countries that have demonstrated their support, trust, and openness, and that have formally communicated their willingness to host and operate Miss Universe offices within their territories.
“We deeply appreciate the solidarity shown during this process, which reaffirms the global strength of the Miss Universe community and its shared commitment to collaboration, stability, and mutual respect,” with the MUO adding that it will announce the country where its subsidiary corporate offices will be established.