SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (The Adobo Chronicles, San Salvador Bureau) – In a shocking turn of events at the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador, the Miss Universe Organization has decided to cancel the prestigious ‘Best in National Costume’ award. 

Following a bewildering parade of nations, the organization’s board concluded that most national costumes failed to accurately represent the countries of the candidates. 

In a press release, they announced a groundbreaking alternative – the introduction of a brand new title, the “Carnival Queen,” to be crowned on finals night, November 18.

Fans who eagerly paid and voted online for their favorite national costumes will receive a refund within the next 7 to 10 days. 

Rumors are swirling that the decision was made after realizing that some contestants may have mistaken their national costumes for elaborate Halloween outfits. 

Whether this is a strategic move to spare contestants from future fashion faux pas or a ploy to encourage a more accurate representation of nations remains to be seen.