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Profeco officials investigate Ticketmaster amid BTS ticket sales chaos in Mexico, with frustrated fans and diplomatic outreach.

Profeco investigates irregularities in BTS ticket sales in Mexico

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The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) has opened an investigation into Ticketmaster for lack of clarity in selling tickets for BTS concerts in Mexico, while President Claudia Sheinbaum diplomatically requested additional dates from South Korea's prime minister. Resale platforms like Stubhub and Viagogo face fines up to 4 million pesos for abusive practices. The high demand sold out the 150,000 available tickets in just 37 minutes.

Sheinbaum reveals South Korea's response on BTS concerts

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that South Korea's president responded to her letter requesting additional BTS concert dates in Mexico. Meanwhile, Profeco launched proceedings against Ticketmaster for irregularities in ticket sales, potentially facing a fine of up to 5 million pesos.

Discovery Health accepts liability for R125-million claims error

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Discovery Health has taken responsibility for a claims processing error that overpaid benefits to 16,507 members, agreeing to absorb the R125-million cost instead of seeking recoveries from those affected.

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Google to launch YouTube Premium Lite in South Korea after antitrust probe

2025年11月26日(水) AIによるレポート

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Stockholm ICA store accused of relabeling expired meat

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