US EditionUS YouTuber MrBeast sparks controversy by filming at Mexico’s archaeological sites
- On May 10, 2025, MrBeast, the world’s most subscribed YouTuber, published a video visiting key Mexican archaeological sites, including Chichén Itzá and Calakmul.
- The video sparked controversy because MrBeast accessed restricted sacred sites, with entry formally arranged by Mexico's Ministry of Tourism and regional governments, not by him directly.
- The video shows MrBeast and his team exploring temples, cenotes, and areas near El Castillo at Chichén Itzá that are typically restricted or accessible only through special arrangements, with INAH staff supervising their visit.
- MrBeast expressed surprise that authorities permitted their actions at the site, while the INAH criticized the video for containing misleading information and highlighted that much of its content was heavily edited in post-production.
- Mexican officials acknowledged that permits were issued but are currently examining the terms and potential penalties, while the head of the federal cultural department expressed opposition to the actions and promised appropriate disciplinary measures.
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Trouble for MrBeast After Video From Mayan Sites
YouTube superstar "MrBeast" is causing turmoil in Mexico after shooting a video in famous archaeological sites of the Maya. The Ministry of Culture of the Latin American country now demands compensation. The reason: The US influencer – with the bourgeois name Jimmy Donaldson – is not supposed to have complied with the conditions of the granted permits. Among other things, he has used the video about the ruins also for advertising commercial bran…
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