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Mexico's High Court Takes Up Salinas Pliego Tax Cases as U.S. Judge Sets Deadline in TV Azteca Bond Fight

Sheinbaum says the justices will decide what is owed under the Fiscal Code, rejecting the mogul’s claim of an illegal SAT demand.

Overview

  • The Supreme Court of Mexico has listed cases tied to Grupo Salinas’ SAT assessments and will determine the amounts owed according to law.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government will act strictly under the Fiscal Code, noted that lawful discounts are available if payment is made, and accused Ricardo Salinas Pliego of adopting a far‑right stance.
  • In New York, Judge Paul G. Gardephe ordered TV Azteca and 39 affiliates to file by Nov. 12 a motion to dismiss or stay proceedings pending private arbitration and to submit plans for a potential trial start by early December.
  • Creditors assert that a 2017 TV Azteca bond has grown from $400 million to about $580 million with interest, and they have initiated ICSID arbitration against the Mexican state.
  • A Mexican appellate ruling in late October revoked protective measures for TV Azteca, with court filings indicating roughly $580 million is at issue in favor of creditors represented by The Bank of New York Mellon.