Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego Receives 'Fray Matias de Cordova 2010' Award for Philanthropy Action in Chiapas

Grupo Salinas Founder and Chairman Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego Receives 'Fray Matias de Cordova 2010' Award for Philanthropy Action in Chiapas

--Award was presented by Chiapas Governor Juan Sabines Guerrero--

--Also in Chiapas, inauguration of Esperanza Azteca Youth Orchestra Program in Tapachula--

TAPACHULA, Mexico, March 1 /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, created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), is proud to celebrate the presentation of the "Fray Matias de Cordova 2010" award to its founder, Ricardo Salinas, for the promotion of philanthropic action in the state of Chiapas.

The award was presented by Chiapas Governor Juan Sabines Guerrero for "outstanding philanthropic action in the benefit of the most vulnerable communities of the state."

Specifically, Ricardo Salinas was celebrated for programs of Fundacion Azteca, including the Movimiento Azteca awareness and fundraising campaigns, the Vive sin Drogas anti-drug conferences, the Limpiemos Nuestro Mexico cleanup program, the Rompiendo el Silencio program against domestic violence, the Que Viva la Selva Lacandona art contest to bring attention to the tropical rainforests of Chiapas, and most importantly the Sustainable Rural Cities development program.

"Ricardo has placed his heart in Chiapas and we are grateful," said Governor Sabines. "The alliance of government with socially responsible companies is an alliance that Mexico needs."

During the visit to Chiapas, Governor Sabines and Ricardo Salinas also inaugurated the Esperanza Azteca youth orchestra program in a public school in Tapachula.

"It is gratifying for us at Fundacion Azteca to promote this program," said Ricardo Salinas. "This is human development that makes a difference for society in Chiapas."

The Orquesta Sinfonica Esperanza Azteca is part of "Programa Musical Esperanza Azteca" (PROMESA), a project sponsored by Grupo Salinas and Fundacion Azteca to educate youth in excellence, teamwork and high self-esteem through classical music training and practice.

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to building the middle class of the countries where it operates, 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 TV Azteca (www.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. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings.

International Press Contact:
Daniel McCosh
52 55 1720 0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Source: Grupo Salinas; Fundacion Azteca

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, Grupo Salinas, +011-52-55-1720-0059,
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Web site: http://www.gruposalinas.com/

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