MrbeastThe most subscribed YouTuber on a global level 395 million subscribersis facing potential legal actions from Mexican authorities In a recent video shot in an ancient cultural site.
ON May 10th, Mrbeast released a video entitled “I explored the ancient 2000 year old temples” on his official YouTube channel. The characteristics of the video Mrbeast And his crew on tour of historical ruins that is believed to be part of the ancient civilizations of Mexico.
However, the controversy broke out on the final part of the video. After completing an elaborate meal near the ruins, Mrbeast states, “You can’t leave without trying a special Mayan dessert”, before revealing his Personal chocolate brand A move that critics claim crosses ethical boundaries marketing a protected cultural site.
ON May 15thTHE National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico announced on its official social media channels that it intends to present a civil case against Mrbeast’s agency.
Inah said:
“The shooting team violated the terms of the recovery permit issued by the Institute.”
“We will seek damage for unauthorized use of cultural heritage for private commercial gain.”
The institute also questioned the visual effects used in the video, in particular a Scene generated by the computer depicting a helicopter landing on top of a pyramid. Inah criticized images like “False information” This distorts the historical reality of the site.
The situation sparked debate on Ethical boundaries in creating contentIn particular, during the filming in historically or culturally sensitive areas. Mrbeast’s The team has not yet published an official response.
