# Merchants Complain About Poor Organization of Miss Universe 2026 Welcome in Aguadilla: 'We Sold Nothing'

Merchants at Miss Universe 2026 event in Aguadilla criticized the poor organization, leading to no sales due to restricted access.

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Jéssica Acevedo, owner of Lumé By Jess, criticized the event's organization for blocking public access to merchants' stalls. [^1]

Merchants reported no sales due to restricted access, with some losing perishable goods and investments. [^2] The event's security measures included metal detectors and cordoned-off areas, preventing public access to merchants. [^3] Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán confirmed 200 state and municipal agents were deployed for security during the event. [^4]

The costume competition will take place on November 21, the preliminary on November 22, and the final on November 24 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. [^5] Willianette Robles Cancel, CEO of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, stated the event's purpose was to showcase Puerto Rican culture and hospitality. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Jéssica Acevedo, owner of Lumé By Jess, criticized the event's organization for blocking public access to merchants' stalls. (El Nuevo Día, News)
2. Merchants reported no sales due to restricted access, with some losing perishable goods and investments. (El Nuevo Día, News)
3. The event's security measures included metal detectors and cordoned-off areas, preventing public access to merchants. (El Nuevo Día, News)
4. Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán confirmed 200 state and municipal agents were deployed for security during the event. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
5. The costume competition will take place on November 21, the preliminary on November 22, and the final on November 24 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. Willianette Robles Cancel, CEO of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, stated the event's purpose was to showcase Puerto Rican culture and hospitality. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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