Q COSTARICA — María Teresa Rodríguez, former Miss Costa Rica 2008 and current host at Teletica, has confirmed that Costa Rica will not participate in this year’s Mrs. Universe pageant.
Rodríguez, who manages the Mrs. Universe franchise in Costa Rica alongside her friend, model Johanna García, shared the news in an official statement. She explained that due to internal reasons, the organization won’t be sending a contestant to the international competition in Manila, Philippines.
Despite this, Rodríguez and García remain at the helm of the franchise and continue to support the global Mrs. Universe organization.
The statement ended with a message of thanks: “We appreciate the support and understanding from our community and fans. See you next year!” as posted on the pageant’s official website.
No explanation or specific details were shared about the decision. Still, Melissa Mora, the current Mrs. Universe Costa Rica crowned in 2024, will hold the title through next year.