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Ricardo Salinas Pliego Hints at 2030 Run With Fiery 70th Birthday Speech as Crowd Chants "President"

He remains entangled in roughly 74 billion pesos in tax disputes that President Sheinbaum says will be handled strictly by law.

Overview

  • At a private 70th birthday event on October 19, the TV Azteca owner said he is entering a new stage focused on public affairs over the next 20 years.
  • He used an expletive-laden line urging the removal of leftists, prompting attendees to chant “Presidente” in response.
  • In a recent Código Magenta interview, he said he is not actively seeking a candidacy but would do “whatever is necessary” if circumstances require it.
  • Government records indicate companies in his Grupo Salinas face about 74 billion pesos in tax credits under dispute, with dozens of cases still in litigation.
  • Sheinbaum has rejected any private deals for his cases and has stated that only the legal process will determine the outcome.