**In a recent controversy, the popular content creator MrBeast faces allegations from Mexican officials regarding his filming permit in Mayan archaeological sites, with fines and sanctions on the horizon.**
**Mexico Alleges MrBeast Misused Filming Permit for Mayan Pyramids**
**Mexico Alleges MrBeast Misused Filming Permit for Mayan Pyramids**
**Mexican authorities claim the famous YouTuber violated permit agreements with commercial promotions**
Mexico is in conflict with popular YouTuber MrBeast over a video featuring ancient Mayan pyramids. Authorities argue he misused a filming permit by including promotional content in his video “I Explored 2000 Year Old Ancient Temples.” Although he had permission to film, officials assert that for-profit advertisements were not authorized.
The video, which quickly amassed over 60 million views, showcased MrBeast and his team exploring sites like Chichén Itzá. However, the controversy arose when a scene promoted his chocolate product as a "Mayan dessert." Mexican heritage authorities clarified that such promotional content was not allowed. A representative for MrBeast denied any wrongdoing, stating that no advertisement was filmed on archaeological grounds, and the promotional scenes were shot elsewhere. They emphasized that the intention of the video was to honor and promote Mexico's heritage.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for a probe into how the filming permit was granted. While MrBeast expressed gratitude for the permission received in the video's description, he is now under scrutiny for potential misinformation shared about the sites visited. Officials from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have stated that MrBeast's depiction of the sites included inaccuracies, and administrative sanctions against the production company responsible for the filming might follow.
They additionally stressed that Mexico values its archaeological sites as part of its indigenous heritage and will not tolerate their exploitation for commercial purposes. The INAH has warned against any use that misrepresents these important cultural assets and is considering penalties for the involved production team.
The video, which quickly amassed over 60 million views, showcased MrBeast and his team exploring sites like Chichén Itzá. However, the controversy arose when a scene promoted his chocolate product as a "Mayan dessert." Mexican heritage authorities clarified that such promotional content was not allowed. A representative for MrBeast denied any wrongdoing, stating that no advertisement was filmed on archaeological grounds, and the promotional scenes were shot elsewhere. They emphasized that the intention of the video was to honor and promote Mexico's heritage.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for a probe into how the filming permit was granted. While MrBeast expressed gratitude for the permission received in the video's description, he is now under scrutiny for potential misinformation shared about the sites visited. Officials from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have stated that MrBeast's depiction of the sites included inaccuracies, and administrative sanctions against the production company responsible for the filming might follow.
They additionally stressed that Mexico values its archaeological sites as part of its indigenous heritage and will not tolerate their exploitation for commercial purposes. The INAH has warned against any use that misrepresents these important cultural assets and is considering penalties for the involved production team.
