Ricardo Salinas Pliego

Ricardo Salinas Pliego

Mexico MexicobusinessmanMaleb. 19557.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a prominent Mexican businessman, media mogul, and entrepreneur best known for his role as the founder and chairman of Grupo Salinas, a conglomerate with interests in television, retail, and telecommunications. He has established himself as a controversial figure in Mexican media and politics, often using social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to express his views. Salinas Pliego's direct and sometimes provocative communication style has garnered him a substantial following, making him an influential voice in contemporary discussions about governance and public policy in Mexico. His willingness to confront critics and engage in political discourse has further solidified his status as a significant player in the digital landscape.

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Ricardo Salinas Pliego is mentioned as the owner of Banco Azteca, which facilitated Pato Merlín's attendance at the World Cup.

Pato Merlín y su familia estarán en el Mundial 2026; acompañarán al Tricolor en el Estadio Ciudad de México
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-06-20
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Ricardo Salinas Pliego is perceived as a threat to Andy's political ambitions.

Andy está aterrorizado, escribe Claudio Ochoa Huerta
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-05-31
3.0

Sheinbaum pointed to Ricardo Salinas Pliego in relation to the media's offensive against the government.

Sheinbaum rechaza haber ejercido censura tras el llamado "no vean TV Azteca"
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-05-27
4.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego, owner of TV Azteca, responded to Sheinbaum's statements regarding censorship.

"Lamentable que insista en que sus dichos no son más que una opinión personal", responde TV Azteca a Sheinbaum
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-05-27
5.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is the owner of TV Azteca, which is undergoing a voluntary bankruptcy process to restructure its debts.

TV Azteca entra en concurso mercantil voluntario para reestructurar deudas
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-28
5.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is associated with TV Azteca, which is undergoing a voluntary commercial bankruptcy process.

se estrecha la relación de México con EU, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-27
5.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is the owner of Grupo Salinas who accused Morena of being a powerful criminal cartel.

Chocan en redes Luisa Alcalde y Salinas Pliego por críticas a Morena
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-09
3.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a Mexican businessman who has navigated the complexities of capitalism in Mexico.

Ricardo Salinas Pliego y Bad Bunny, escribe Ana Paula Ordorica
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-04
6.0
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Ricardo Salinas Pliego is involved in a significant fiscal dispute with the Mexican government and is positioning himself as a potential political alternative.

Tras el acuerdo con el SAT, ¿qué sigue para Ricardo Salinas Pliego?, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-30
7.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is the owner of Grupo Salinas and has been involved in a long-standing fiscal conflict with the Mexican government.

Grupo Salinas paga al SAT, esta es la deuda y lo que pagará
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-30
4.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a businessman who is lobbying in Washington regarding his companies and their role in remittances to Mexico.

PT y Verde rechazan reforma electoral , escribe Salvador García Soto
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-15
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Ricardo Salinas Pliego held a meeting with Scott Bessent in Washington D.C.

Se reúne Salinas Pliego con el secretario del Tesoro de EU
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-15
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Ricardo Salinas Pliego denounced political persecution against him in front of the OAS.

Ricardo Salinas mantiene su pulso con el gobierno de México; denuncia en la OEA persecución política
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-13
5.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is scheduled to visit Washington for meetings with U.S. political figures.

No es fácil decirle no a Trump
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-13
6.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is involved in a legal dispute regarding tax debts with the Mexican government.

Exigen a Salinas pagar 51 mil mdp; sí, detallen deuda responde
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-20
5.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego es el empresario propietario de Totalplay, que fue mencionado en el contexto de un posible boicot.

Acusan a Citlalli Hernández de llamar a boicotear Totalplay de Salinas Pliego; "hablé de activismo frente a injusticias", revira
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-20
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Ricardo Salinas Pliego responded to President Claudia Sheinbaum regarding his tax debt that he must pay in January.

"Queremos cerrar este capítulo", dice Salinas Pliego al SAT; esperarán a enero a conocer fundamentos legales de adeudo fiscal
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-19
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Ricardo Salinas Pliego is urged by Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to cover the tax debts of his companies.

Sheinbaum llama a que Salinas Pliego cubra los 51 mil mdp que deben en impuestos sus empresas
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-19
4.0

Ricardo Salinas Pliego is the owner of Grupo Salinas, which is involved in a tax litigation case.

SAT solicita el pago de 51 mil mdp a Grupo Salinas para enero de 2026
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-19
5.0