Miss Universe African contestants having US visa issues, may not compete
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM · 1 min read
Contestants for the long-running pageant began arriving in Puerto Rico on Nov. 8 for pre-pageant activities.