Ricardo Salinas Pliego: wife, age, career and what is known about the multimillion-dollar debt that Elektra has with the United States
Find out who is behind the multimillionaire businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, founder of Grupo Salinas and a key figure in TV Azteca and Banco Azteca.
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In the last few hours, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, founder of Grupo Salinas, president of TV Azteca and Grupo Elektra, has been trending due to Grupo Elektra ‘s multimillion-dollar debt in the United States. The conflict with several investment funds has escalated to an international level, initiating an arbitration where the plaintiffs seek that the Mexican State assume the payment of 219 million dollars .
The plaintiff firms accuse Mexico of denial of justice, arguing that TV Azteca’s debt should be covered under the Treaty between Mexico, the United States and Canada. TV Azteca suspended payments in 2021 and halted lawsuits in the US by filing for bankruptcy, citing Covid-19 as force majeure.
This dispute adds financial pressure to Ricardo Salinas Pliego and his companies, with lawsuits seeking payment of 219 million dollars, while the reputation of Grupo Elektra and TV Azteca is at risk due to this international situation.
For his part, Ricardo Salinas has spoken out through his social network Instagram where he has more than 800 thousand followers, expressed in the publication
I know that you don’t understand anything about these topics, but you like gossip. I’ll translate it for you so that you understand:
They need hands.
Hugs and calm down.
Instagram post, Ricardo Salinas
Who is Ricardo Salinas Pliego, age, career?
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, born in 1955 in Mexico City, is one of Mexico’s most influential businessmen. After starting his career at the family-owned company Elektra, he took over its management in 1987, restructuring it during an economic crisis with an efficient business model that revitalized the company.
In 1993, he led the acquisition of TV Azteca, making it the second largest broadcaster in Mexico and a pillar of his conglomerate, Grupo Salinas.
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In addition, in 2004 he founded Italika, a leading motorcycle brand in Mexico, which also has an assembly plant in Toluca. Salinas Pliego promotes social mobility and access to services through Fundación Azteca and the Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego Center, which support projects in education, health and the environment.
Throughout his career, he has ventured into multiple sectors and left a significant mark on the Mexican economy, although in recent years his businesses have faced legal conflicts, especially due to international debts and contractual disputes.
Who is Ricardo Salinas’s wife?
María Laura Medina, born on September 6, 1970 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, is an interior designer and businesswoman. She studied at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and, in the 1990s, moved to Mexico City in search of work opportunities at TV Azteca.
There, she played a key role in national sales while building her own business. The couple is now celebrating 23 years of marriage, which they enjoy with their children.
Hoy @MLMSalinas y yo celebramos 23 años de casados 😍.
Que mejor que celebrar nuestro aniversario que con la familia que hicimos juntos. pic.twitter.com/TB9FOobp10
— Don Ricardo Salinas Pliego (@RicardoBSalinas) October 25, 2024
