Mexican President Accuses Ricardo Salinas of Corrupt Ties to Judges and Ministers; Calls for Judiciary to Be Investigated
As Grupo Elektra and TV Azteca face growing legal setbacks, Sheinbaum alleges Salinas used judicial influence to evade taxes, while Salinas counters with sharp denials and claims of a government smear campaign.
Tensions between the Mexican government and billionaire businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego have reached a new high after President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly accused Salinas of maintaining “corrupt ties with judges, magistrates, and ministers” to avoid paying billions in overdue taxes.
According to Proceso, speaking during a press conference, Sheinbaum stated bluntly:
“Salinas Pliego’s empire, instead of paying taxes, chose to hire an army of lawyers and build corrupt ties with judges, magistrates, and ministers who have allowed them to evade paying taxes.”
This comes as Grupo Sal...
