Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
2w ago

Sheinbaum Tells Salinas Pliego to Pay Taxes Before 2030 Bid as Tycoon Rejects 'Extortions'

Her remarks put tax compliance in focus ahead of Supreme Court rulings on his long‑running SAT case.

Salinas Pliego le responde a Claudia Sheinbaum. | Crédito: El Universal/Presidencia/X @RicardoBSalinas
Sheinbaum a Salinas Pliego: "Para ser candidato, debe pagar impuestos" | Crédito: Presidencia/Especial
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo habló sobre la posible candidatura de Ricardo Salinas Pliego. Foto: Mireya Novo, Cuartoscuro

Overview

  • On Sept. 3, President Claudia Sheinbaum said anyone seeking office must first meet civic duties, specifically paying taxes, when asked about Ricardo Salinas Pliego.
  • Salinas Pliego replied on X that he pays taxes but "does not pay extortions," asserting his commitment to Mexico.
  • The businessman recently said in a Código Magenta interview that he is not actively pursuing the 2030 presidency but might run if necessary.
  • His companies face a reported tax claim exceeding 74 billion pesos dating to 2008, which the government characterizes as a legitimate debt under litigation.
  • In his post, he also alluded to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Mexico City, which included a meeting with Sheinbaum on security cooperation.