Software engineer, Andrea Meza of Mexico has been crowned 69th Miss Universe, beating Miss Brazil.
The new Miss Universe was crowned on Sunday Night by the former winner, Zozibini Tunzi, who reportedly waited to make sure the crown would stay in place as Meza beamed and took her first walk on the stage.
Tunzi, who became the first Black woman from South Africa to win the contest, had held the title of Miss Universe since December 2019, since the ceremony couldn’t hold in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The event was broadcasted live and hosted by “Access Hollywood” host Mario Lopez and model Olivia Culpo, the 2012 Miss Universe.
Source: usatoday.com
Featured Image Source: usatoday.com
![US President Donald Trump shared an image on Truth Social depicting himself alongside CIA Director John Ratcliffe observing a US military operation in Venezuela from Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2026 [@realDonaldTrump/Handout via Reuters]](https://www.lionscrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-06-at-7.08.55-PM-720x530.webp)
Why Trump Invaded Venezuela 
Burkina Faso Celebrates Security Progress And Food Independence In 2025 
Why Peter Obi Defected To The ADC 
President Tinubu Insists New Tax Legislation Will Begin January 1, 2026 
Catholic Priests Injured in Bandit Attack in Nasarawa 
Bandits Kidnap Living Faith Church Pastor And Four Others In Kogi State