Caleigh-Rose West crowned Miss Universe Belize 2026

By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Belize has a new queen. Caleigh-Rose West was crowned Miss Universe Belize 2026, the organization announced, declaring “the crown is yours” and wishing her an unforgettable journey as she prepares to represent Belize on the Miss Universe stage.

West emerged the official winner from the field of delegates at the national pageant, earning the right to carry Belize’s flag into one of the most watched competitions on the planet.

Her crowning night, however, did not pass without controversy. During a segment showcasing Belizean heritage, the stage’s digital backdrop displayed what viewers immediately identified as Tikal, the famous temple site located in Guatemala, rather than any of Belize’s own celebrated sites such as Xunantunich, Caracol or Altun Ha. The image spread quickly on social media, with critics calling it a glaring error for a national pageant and raising questions about oversight under the organization’s foreign ownership. The production decision was no fault of the delegates, and the organization had not publicly addressed the matter up to news time.

None of it diminishes West’s achievement. The new titleholder now begins the preparation road to the Miss Universe stage, where Belize’s queens have steadily raised the country’s profile.

Congratulations pour in for Caleigh-Rose West, Miss Universe Belize 2026.

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