Ricardo Salinas Blog at www.RicardoSalinas.com Celebrates Second Anniversary

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MEXICO CITY, April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries in which they operate, announced today that the blog space of its founder Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego (www.ricardosalinas.com) celebrates two years of continuous postings as the most active and visited blog space of any business leader in Latin America.

To date, Mr. Salinas has made over 100 postings on issues that include Mexican and Latin America business, leadership, freedom, microfinance, the economy and social responsibility, to name a few topics. The blog creates a direct communication with visitors, opening a forum for debate and idea forum on issues that are timely and of general interest to followers of Latin American business and society.

Some of the most popular postings include: What does it feel like to be a "billionaire?", Poverty From Another Angle, Snowball, What I Learned From Circuit City, The Next Banana Republic, and Freedom and the Frog.

"Ricardo's blog is an interesting way for cybernauts from around the world to learn about the business philosophies of one of the most dynamic business leaders in Latin America. The reflections and wide interest of topics are unmatched in many parts of the world," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Azteca America and Director of International Relations of Grupo Salinas.

Company Profile

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is 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 (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies. These companies include: TV Azteca (www.tvazteca.com.mx; irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx) and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings.

International Press Contact: Daniel McCosh; (5255) 1720-0059; [email protected]

SOURCE Ricardo Salinas; Grupo Salinas