US EditionUS YouTuber MrBeast sparks controversy by filming at Mexico’s archaeological sites
- YouTuber MrBeast published a video on May 10th showcasing visits to Mexico's major archaeological sites, including Chichén Itzá and Calakmul.
- The video generated controversy because MrBeast was granted access to sacred sites that are often off-limits to visitors, raising questions about the permissions granted for filming in these restricted areas.
- Mexico’s government agency responsible for cultural heritage confirmed that the visit was authorized through official requests made by federal and local tourism officials, not directly by MrBeast.
- The video has over 55 million views and includes a drone shot within the Temple of Kukulkan, while INAH stated that some visual claims were false or edited.
- Mexican officials emphasized the need for sanctions if permits were violated, criticized the activities, and noted the video may encourage youth interest in ancestral cultures.
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YouTuber MrBeast In Trouble Over Ancient Mexican Temple Video. Here's Why
MrBeast, the world's most subscribed YouTuber, is in trouble again, this time with the Mexican authorities over a video shot at multiple federally protected archaeological sites such as Calakmul, Chichen Itza & Balamcanche.
YouTuber MrBeast sparks controversy by filming at Mexico’s archaeological sites
American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has ignited a firestorm in Mexico after filming a video at several of the country’s most protected archaeological sites, sparking debates over cultural preservation, government oversight, and the ethics of viral content creation.
MrBeast’s Chichén Itzá video scrutinized by Mexican public, officials
YouTube megastar MrBeast is facing scrutiny from Mexican authorities and outrage from the public over his recent video filmed at the protected archaeological sites Chichén Itzá and Calakmul. Officials have accused the highly successful content creator of producing misleading theatrics while defending the legality of his permits. The main controversy over the video is not so much MrBeast’s access to Chichén Itzá and Calakmul (shown here), but rat…
MrBeast's polemic in archeological areas of Mexico: "I can't believe the government let us do this"
By Uriel Blanco, CNN en Español Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is at the center of another controversy, and this time it directly involves Mexico. MrBeast, who is by far the YouTuber with the most subscribers in the world (beating the second-place finisher by almost 100 million), published a video on May 10 in which he visited some of Mexico's most important archaeological sites, including Chichén Itzá in the state of Yucatán, home to…
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