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Mazapán Accuses 'Yellow Caterpillar' Impersonation in Argentina: 'Says They Are Theirs'

From BioBioChile · () Spanish

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  • The Chilean children's music group Mazapán has reported being impersonated in Argentina.
  • Members stated that someone is claiming authorship of their work, specifically mentioning the character 'Cuncuna amarilla' (Yellow Caterpillar).
  • This issue has emerged during the group's 46-year career, with the accusation surfacing during a recent radio interview.

The beloved Chilean children's music group Mazapán has revealed a surprising and concerning issue: they are being impersonated in Argentina. Members María de la Luz “Lulú” Corcuera and Cecilia Álamos shared this revelation during a recent visit to Radio Bío Bío, shedding light on an unexpected challenge in their 46-year career.

Álamos confessed that the group has faced instances of impersonation, with an individual or entity in Argentina claiming ownership of their creative work. The specific mention of the character 'Cuncuna amarilla,' or 'Yellow Caterpillar,' highlights the direct appropriation of Mazapán's well-known creations.

Yes, believe it or not (we have been impersonated).

— Cecilia ÁlamosDuring a Radio Bío Bío interview, when asked if the group had faced impersonation.

This accusation of intellectual property theft strikes at the heart of the group's legacy, particularly given their long-standing contribution to children's music. The details surrounding the extent of the impersonation and the identity of the claimants remain unclear, but the statement from Mazapán members underscores a significant concern for the integrity of their artistic output.

Says they are their own creation.

— Cecilia ÁlamosDescribing the actions of the impersonators who claim Mazapán's work as their own.
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Originally published by BioBioChile in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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