Fundacion Azteca America and Una Vez Mas Congratulate Civic, Operating and Media Partners for November 17 Vive Sin Drogas Drug Prevention in Phoenix

Fundacion Azteca America and Una Vez Mas Congratulate Civic, Operating and Media Partners for November 17 Vive Sin Drogas Drug Prevention in Phoenix

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundacion Azteca America and Una Vez Mas station Azteca America KPDF in Phoenix are pleased to announce a stellar group of community supporters for the U.S. debut of the Gira Vive Sin Drogas drug prevention tour to be held November 17 at ASU Gammage.

"Our local partners for this event are a key part of the success of the Gira Vive Sin Drogas. We look forward to building on this event and continuing across the country to spread this important message to our youth," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Azteca America and Fundacion Azteca America.

We congratulate ASU Gammage, a state-of-the-art facility that is dedicated to supporting its community as platinum operating partner.

"ASU Gammage is honored to be hosting the U.S. premiere of Gira Vive Sin Drogas. Our mission is 'connecting communities', which will only be possible if our youth have a drug-free future and can then explore the positive worlds of art, education, and culture," says Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Executive Director of ASU Gammage. "In keeping with the vision of the New American University, this important event will engage our communities and provide access to vital information on health, welfare and the future education of our youth."

We would also like recognize as Gold partners Mayor Hugh Hallman of Tempe, Mayor Phil Gordon of Phoenix, Mexico's Consul General in Phoenix, Carlos Flores Vizcarra, and Chicanos por la Causa.

To help bring home the message of Vive Sin Drogas, which is to live drug- free, we would also like to recognize important media partners. Platinum Media Partners include: Radio Campesina, Prensa Hispana and Que Magazine. Our Gold Media Partners are Teleguia en Espanol, Clip Magazine, Local Phoenix Entravision radio stations Superestrella and Tricolor, and local Univision Radio stations La Nueva and Recuerdo. Our Silver Media Partners are La Buena Onda and Radio Siete.

"Our local media partners are a key part of the promotion of this great event and even greater cause. We thank all of them for their contributions," said Nora Crosby, Senior Vice President of News Operations for Una Vez Mas.

The Vive Sin Drogas Tour was launched in Mexico in 1999 to spread the message of living drug-free. To date, Fundacion Azteca has held 70 tours in Mexico to a combined audience of 250,000 people. The event targets Latino adolescents and their parents, with the goal of creating awareness about the consequences of drug, alcohol and food abuses. The United Nations granted the Vive Sin Drogas campaign its Vienna Civil Society Award in 1999 for its contribution to the betterment of society.

The four-hour program presents Azteca on-screen talent, with psychologists and medical doctors to talk about the emotional and physical effects of drug use. Also present will be recovered addicts, who share their inspirational stories. To keep the interest of our young audience, the event will also feature La Academia musical entertainers Erasmo and Colette.

Don't miss the Gira Vive Sin Drogas on Saturday, November 17, 2007, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the ASU Gammage.

Admission is free. For ticket information, contact Irma Madera (see contact info below).

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: http://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, Grupo Iusacell, and Azteca Internet.

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

About Una Vez Mas, LP

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Dallas, Una Vez Mas, LP is Azteca America's largest affiliate group, currently with more than 26 stations operating throughout the U.S., in which 19 markets cover the entire state of Texas. These markets include: Abilene-Sweetwater KKAB, Albuquerque-Santa Fe KQDF, Amarillo KTXD, Atlanta WUVM, Austin KADF, Corpus Christi KYDF, Dallas/Fort Worth KODF, El Paso KAEP, Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen KRZD, Houston KUVM, Laredo AZTW, Las Vegas KHDF, Lubbock KDFL, New Orleans WTNO, Odessa-Midland KDFH, Philadelphia WZPA, Phoenix KPDF, San Angelo KAEM, San Antonio KVDF, Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo KZDF, Sherman - Ada KADY, Tampa WXAX, Tucson KUDF, Victoria KTJA, Waco-Temple-Bryan KAXW and Washington DC WQAW.

Azteca America KPDF Phoenix Media and Promotions Contact:
Irma Madera
602-437-0181
irmamadera@uvmtv.com

Grupo Salinas Media Contact:
Daniel McCosh
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com
011 52 55 1720 0059

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:
Web site:

http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org

http://www.aztecaamerica.com/corporate

http://www.gruposalinas.com

Source: Grupo Salinas, Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca America, Una Vez Mas

CONTACT: Irma Madera, Azteca America KPDF Phoenix Media and Promotions,
+1-602-437-0181, irmamadera@uvmtv.com; or Daniel McCosh, Grupo Salinas,
+011-52-55-1720-0059, dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

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