Fundacion Azteca America Launches 2007 Voter Registration Campaign Nuestro Grito! in Conjunction With Hispanic Heritage Month

Fundacion Azteca America Launches 2007 Voter Registration Campaign Nuestro Grito! in Conjunction With Hispanic Heritage Month

- Teams Up With Mexican Consular Offices for Independence Day Activities -

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundacion Azteca America, the non- profit arm of Azteca America dedicated to improving the lives of U.S. Latino residents, presents its voter registration campaign, "Nuestro Grito," which launches on the screens of Azteca America today.

The campaign serves as a source of Latino empowerment, where the Hispanic community is encouraged to exercise its rights, register to vote, and feel overall pride in Hispanic Heritage.

A multi-media effort, the campaign includes 30-second public service announcements, as well as informational brochures that will be distributed at Mexican consular offices throughout the country.

"We are committed to working with Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan and his wonderful team of consulates in every aspect that can improve the lives of the Latino community here," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Fundacion Azteca America.

Fundacion Azteca America also teamed up with Mexican consular offices in Phoenix and Dallas, as well as with the Mexican Embassy in Washington D.C. to celebrate Mexican Independence on September 15 with entertainment support. This is additional to participation by Azteca America affiliates in local events held by community groups in Chicago, Denver and Colorado Springs, to name a few.

Commonly known as "El Grito," Mexican leaders throughout the country re- enact the historic moment on September 15 when Father Hidalgo marked the Mexican independence movement with the now famous phrase "Viva Mexico" in 1821.

About Fundacion Azteca America

Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improve 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 55 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

Funcacion Azteca America contact:
Daniel McCosh
dmccosh@aztecaamerica.com
(323) 517 0370
or
011 52 55 1720 0059

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: jrangelk@tvazteca.com.mx

Source: Fundacion Azteca America; Azteca America

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, Fundacion Azteca America, +1-323-517-0370, or
+011-5255-1720-0059, dmccosh@aztecaamerica.com

Web site:

http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/
http://www.tvazteca.com.mx/

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