Mexico asks for damages to the most popular vlogger in the world, after using the country's monuments to promote their chocolate
Mexico calls for damages from the Youtube Mbeast star production company, which he accused of using images of ancient archaeological sites to promote a chocolate brand.
Mrbeast is accused of taking advantage of the image of indigenous people photo capture video
A video in which the star of social networks visits Maya ruins has been watched about 60 million times since its publication, on May 10, on YouTube, where Mbeaast has 395 million subscribers.
In a video called “We have explored ancient temples of 2,000 years old”, The influencers visit ancient Mayan cities, including Calakm and Chichén Itzá, in the southeast of Mexico.
“I can't believe the government lets us do this”he says after entering a pyramid, remarks that generated criticisms from some users who accused that Mbeast had access to forbidden areas to Mexicans.
On Wednesday, Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has asked for clarifications on the conditions under which Youtuber received access permission.
In the video, the star also promotes his own snack brand, calling them “Approved by Mayan”which triggered an official complaint from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (Inh), writes according to The Guardian.
Although Mexico is “Delighted that youtubers and young people from all over the world appreciate the value of our indigenous civilizations”authorities “Conditions firmly to those who take advantage of this”, Inah said in a post on social networks.
The permit issued for the Full Circle Media production company does not authorize “the use of the image of archaeological sites for advertising purposes for commercial brands in private interest,” the message shows.
Mexico “Requests damages for the damages and a public withdrawal, due to non -observance of the terms” Imposed, Inah said.
In Mérida, the capital of Yucatán state, where Chichén Itzá is located, several locals have expressed their disapproval of the access to Youtuber.
“The restrictions and regulations should apply to all: local tourists, foreign visitors, but also to the locals”said Jose Elias Aguayo, a 53 -year -old tour guide.
