Ricardo Salinas Pliego

Ricardo Salinas Pliego

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Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a prominent Mexican businessman, media mogul, and entrepreneur best known for his role as the founder and chairman of Grupo Salinas, a conglomerate with interests in television, retail, and telecommunications. He has established himself as a controversial figure in Mexican media and politics, often using social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to express his views. Salinas Pliego's direct and sometimes provocative communication style has garnered him a substantial following, making him an influential voice in contemporary discussions about governance and public policy in Mexico. His willingness to confront critics and engage in political discourse has further solidified his status as a significant player in the digital landscape.

Born on Oct 02, 1955 (70 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
713,885
Power
6,668$
Sentiment
3.78
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 4 3.75 0.50% +10% 128,932,753 705,602 $1,200,000 6,567$
Costa Rica 2 4.50 0.16% +0% 5,094,118 8,283 $62,000 101$
Totals 6 134,026,871 713,885 $1,262,000 6,668$
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Recent Mentions

Mexico Mexico: Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a prominent businessman in Mexico who has been criticized by President Claudia Sheinbaum for his controversial statements and positions. 3

El Universal: Salinas Pliego, nuevo villano de la 4T, escribe Salvador García Soto

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Ricardo Salinas Pliego, owner of TV Azteca, expressed regret over Pedro Sola's comments and praised his apology. 6

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Famosa figura de TV Azteca enardece redes por comentario sobre perros: ‘Ganas de darles carne envenenada’

Mexico Mexico: Ricardo Salinas Pliego is mentioned as the owner of Banco Azteca, which facilitated Pato Merlín's attendance at the World Cup. 7

El Universal: Pato Merlín y su familia estarán en el Mundial 2026; acompañarán al Tricolor en el Estadio Ciudad de México

Mexico Mexico: Sheinbaum pointed to Ricardo Salinas Pliego in relation to the media's offensive against the government. 4

El Universal: Sheinbaum rechaza haber ejercido censura tras el llamado "no vean TV Azteca"