Sheynnis Palacios: The inspiring story of Miss Universe 2023

Sheynnis Palacios, a 23-year-old from Nicaragua, is the newly crowned Miss Universe 2023. Her story is one of inspiration and overcoming adversity. Palacios was born into a humble family in Diriamba, a small town in Nicaragua. Her mother, Raquel Cornejo, emigrated to the United States when Sheynnis was just a child to provide for her family. Palacios was raised by her grandmother and grandfather, who worked hard to provide for her. In 2018, Nicaragua was rocked by political unrest. The country’s economy was in decline, and many people were struggling to make ends meet. Palacios and her grandmother decided to start a small business selling buñuelos, a traditional Nicaraguan pastry. The business was successful, and it helped to support Palacios’s education. Palacios went on to study communications at the University of Central America (UCA). She was active in student government and was involved in several social justice initiatives. She also worked as a producer for a local tele