The Miss Universe is the latest target of the government.

The director of the Miss Nicaragua contest was accused by the government of being part of an anti-patriotic conspiracy to overthrow the president. The director, Karen Celebertti, and Ms Palacios, were both involved in the anti-government protests that led to a brutal crackdown by the government. The husband of Ms. Celebertti was involved in the protests. Xiomara Blandino, the daughter-in-law of the president, had criticized Ms. Celebertti's organization last month. A person close to the family said that Ms. Celebertti's husband and son have been arrested since the Miss Universe competition. Ms. Celebertti resigned from her post after being stranded in Mexico with her daughter, after 23 years in the job. The most unusual targets of the Nicaragua government's campaign against its opponents are those connected to Ms. Palacios. It has arrested or expelled many people, including political rivals and charity groups.