Posted May 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM EDT 0 Comments
As reported by The New York Times:
The Mexican authorities threatened legal action this week over a video featuring the YouTube sensation MrBeast at ancient Maya ruins, suggesting that a production company had violated an agreement for filming at the site.
Here's a link to the video, if you're curious.
MrBeast's Tour of Maya Ruins Draws Criticism and Legal Threats in Mexico
[nytimes.com]
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