Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America Raise Over US$1.3 Million During the 50th Movimiento Azteca Awareness and Fundraising Campaign To Support Prenatal Care

Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America Raise Over US$1.3 Million During the 50th Movimiento Azteca Awareness and Fundraising Campaign To Support Prenatal Care

-- The Money Raised Will Help Prevent Birth Defects in as Many as 5,500 Newborns --

MEXICO CITY, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- This month marks the celebration of the 50th Movimiento Azteca awareness and fundraising campaign, which was dedicated to support the National Network to Prevent Birth Defects (RENAPRED for its initials in Spanish).

Thanks to donations from both Mexico and the United States, through Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America, more than Ps. 17.3 million (US$1.3 million) was collected, which is estimated to help prevent birth defects in as many as 5,500 newborns in Mexico.

The results greatly surpass the initial goal of 3 million pesos in support of 1,000 newborns.

Movimiento Azteca is a campaign of social co-responsibility open to organizations and individuals to support social and ecological programs, promoted by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego, chairman of Grupo Salinas. The campaign is operated by Fundacion Azteca Executive President Esteban Moctezuma Barragan

This month marks the 50th Movimiento, a program that has raised more than 904 million pesos to directly support more than 1 million people. Movimiento goes beyond the contemplation of problems, seeking solutions by partnering with non-profit organizations with proven results.

The prior 49 Movimientos have received donations from more than four million people. The campaigns include televised reports on TV Azteca and Azteca America that raise awareness of causes and encourage donations. Past Movimiento causes include: organ transplants, cochlear implants, burn victim treatment, infant cancer, reforestation, street children and cerebral palsy. More than 124 organizations have received donations through Movimiento Azteca.

Movimiento Azteca, through Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America, will continue to strengthen these projects in support of the Grupo Salinas value of generosity and promote a culture to support the members of our community with the greatest need.

Thank you for your support.

About Fundacion Azteca

Fundacion Azteca is the organization of Grupo Salinas that promotes corporate, social and ecological responsibility, joining needs with organizations and individuals willing to make commitments to create solutions. For more information, visit www.fundacionazteca.com.

About Fundacion Azteca America and other international operations

Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community residing in the United States. Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas. For more information, visit www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org. Outside of Mexico, Fundacion Azteca also operates in Peru (www.fundacionaztecadelperu.org) and Guatemala.

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. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.

For more information, visit www.gruposalinas.com

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

Source: Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca, Fundacion Azteca America, Azteca
America, Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, TV Azteca and Grupo Iusacell

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

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

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