Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the notice and characterized it as a lawful tax requirement, rejecting allegations of political persecution.
- The notification starts statutory periods rather than an ultimatum, and companies may seek up to a 39% discount and installment plans, which would reduce the amount to about 31,110 million pesos if applied.
- The liabilities largely involve income tax for fiscal years 2008–2013, as determined by the tax authority and affirmed by the Federal Court of Administrative Justice.
- Ricardo Salinas Pliego says he has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging systematic harassment by the federal government.
- A separate Supreme Court ruling requires payment of roughly 67 million pesos related to Nueva Elektra del Milenio’s 2012 case.