President Claudia Sheinbaum accused businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego of spreading false information to attack her administration and urged the public not to watch TV Azteca [1].
The conflict highlights a deepening rift between the Mexican executive branch and influential media owners, signaling a potential escalation in state-media tensions.
Sheinbaum said that certain individuals and media outlets are disseminating lies to undermine her government [2]. She specifically targeted Salinas Pliego, a media mogul and owner of TV Azteca, as a primary driver of this disinformation campaign [1].
According to the president, the spread of false information occurs because political opponents lack factual information or logical arguments to support their positions [1]. She described the current environment as an intensified campaign of disinformation designed to destabilize her administration [2].
Sheinbaum also linked the media attacks to financial disputes. She said that businessmen are angry about paying taxes and are utilizing their media platforms to criticize the government [3].
In a direct appeal to the Mexican public, Sheinbaum said, "No vean TV Azteca" [1]. This call for a boycott follows a series of public disagreements between the president and the business mogul over government policy and regulatory actions [4].
Salinas Pliego has previously reacted to government measures, including those involving consumer protection agencies, by criticizing the administration's approach to business and regulation [4].
“"No vean TV Azteca"”
This confrontation reflects a broader struggle over the narrative of governance in Mexico. By framing media criticism as a result of tax grievances rather than journalistic inquiry, the administration is positioning the conflict as a battle between the state's fiscal requirements and the interests of the economic elite.
