Fundacion Azteca America and Fundacion Azteca Present New Education and Anti-Poverty Commitments to the Clinton Global Initiative

“Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America, organizations founded by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, join a group of the world’s most influential leaders with the presentation of innovative commitments in the areas of education and poverty alleviation solutions in support of Latino communities in Mexico and the United States, respectively.

This is the first time that Fundacion Azteca America will participate in the Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative, which was inaugurated today. Mexico’s Fundacion Azteca is returning for its second Annual Meeting, having presented an environmental project for sustainable development of the San Ignacio Lagoon to protect gray whales in 2006.

The U.S.-based Fundacion Azteca America has the goal of improving the life of U.S. Latino residents in the areas of education, nutrition, health and ecology. The commitment presented this year centers on the education of U.S. Latino residents, and will leverage the powerful communication assets of Azteca America, a U.S.-based Spanish-language television network with local affiliates in 60 communities across the country.

“We are excited about exchanging ideas on how our non-profit organization can help improve lives in our Latino communities,” said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Fundacion Azteca America and Azteca America.

This year, the Mexico-based Fundacion Azteca presents a new poverty alleviation commitment directed at residents of rural Oaxaca.

In the past four years, Fundacion Azteca has raised about $50 million through its Movimiento Azteca informational and fundraising program.

“As part of the Clinton Global Initiative, we can join forces with some of the most progressive groups in the world. We are committed to continued effort in support of Mexican society,” said Esteban Moctezuma, President of Fundacion Azteca.

About Fundacion Azteca America

Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S.

At Fundacion Azteca America, our philosophy is clear and simple: Respect the individual. Give back to society by improving health, nutrition, education and the environment. Empower the Hispanic community. Offer tools for self- improvement rather than charity. And live up to our core values.

Visit: www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org

About Azteca America

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States. The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 60 markets throughout the United States.

Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas also includes Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, Afore Azteca, Seguros Azteca, Iusacell, Unefon, and Azteca Internet.

Visit: www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate and www.gruposalinas.com

About Fundacion Azteca

Fundacion Azteca is the organization of Grupo Salinas that promotes corporate, social and ecological responsibility, joining needs with organizations and individuals willing to make commitments to create solutions.

About Clinton Global Initiative

Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), a project of the William J. Clinton Foundation, is a non-partisan catalyst for action, bringing together a community of global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Visit: www.clintonglobalinitiative.org

Grupo Salinas Media Contact:
Daniel McCosh
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com
(323) 517 0370
Or
01 52 55 1720 0059
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