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Mexico brings suit against media company over MrBeast pyramids video


Published on 2025-05-16 01:24:13 - Reuters
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  • (Reuters) -Mexican authorities have filed a lawsuit against a firm they say worked with popular YouTube creator MrBeast after he produced a video at the nation's ancient pyramids, including Chichen Itza, that violated the terms of government permissions. Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) said in a post late on Wednesday that it had given a firm representing MrBeast, who boasts 395 million subscribers on YouTube, permission to film at the sites but not monetize the vi

Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has initiated legal action against several media outlets, including The New York Times, ProPublica, and Insight Crime, accusing them of defamation and seeking $1.5 billion in damages. The lawsuit claims these organizations published false information about his administration's alleged ties to drug cartels, specifically citing a report that suggested his 2006 presidential campaign received illicit funds from drug lords. López Obrador's administration argues that these reports are part of a smear campaign aimed at discrediting his government's efforts to combat corruption and organized crime. The media outlets have defended their reporting, asserting that their stories were based on credible sources and thorough investigations. This legal battle highlights the ongoing tension between López Obrador's administration and the press, raising concerns about freedom of the press and the government's approach to criticism.

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