MrBeast's Mexico Filming: Permit Confirmed, INAH to Investigate

Ciudad de México, May 14, 2025 – A recent video by influencer MrBeast filming at a Mexican archeological site sparked debate about filming permits. Mexico City's head of government, Claudia Sheinbaum, confirmed MrBeast had obtained permission from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). However, Sheinbaum stated that INAH will investigate whether the filming adhered to the permit's conditions. "Entiendo que hubo permisos para la transmisión," Sheinbaum said, indicating an understanding that permits were granted. The incident highlights the importance of protecting cultural heritage sites and the procedures for obtaining filming permits.