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Ricardo Salinas Pliego Initiates Anti-Corruption, Anti-Crime Citizen Campaign

Sept 15, 2025: Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Mexican entrepreneur and founder of Grupo Salinas, as well as owner of TV Azteca, made a strong statement.

Business magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego initiates a new civic initiative aimed at combatting...
Business magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego initiates a new civic initiative aimed at combatting corruption and lawlessness.

Ricardo Salinas Pliego Initiates Anti-Corruption, Anti-Crime Citizen Campaign

On the eve of Mexico's Independence Day, a Mexican businessman named Ricardo Salinas Pliego issued a stirring call to action, urging Mexicans to confront corruption, criminal violence, and government mismanagement. The announcement of his grassroots movement, Movimiento Anticrimen y Anticorrupcion, has sparked widespread debate among Mexicans.

In his statement, Salinas Pliego accused the current Mexican government of enabling criminal networks, tolerating fuel theft, awarding overpriced contracts, and promoting division among citizens. He compared the current government's actions to those of regimes in Venezuela, Cuba, and the former Soviet Union.

The movement aims to promote truth, freedom, and civic responsibility. It will soon launch a digital platform where citizens can register and pledge to reject lies, violence, and corruption. Each person is encouraged to influence ten others as part of the movement's strategy, emphasizing the ripple effect of individual actions as a means for change.

As Mexico grapples with rising insecurity and institutional distrust, Salinas Pliego's movement may mark a new chapter in citizen-led activism. Supporters praise its urgency in addressing Mexico's issues, while critics question the political undertones of the movement.

The debate surrounding Salinas Pliego's movement is a reflection of the ongoing societal discourse in Mexico. Salinas Pliego emphasized that change begins at the individual level, concluding his message with a patriotic call: "A free country is not surrendered-it is defended. ¡Viva México!"

The potential impact of the movement on Mexico's future remains to be seen. As the digital platform launches and more Mexicans join the movement, it will be interesting to observe how this grassroots effort unfolds and contributes to the country's ongoing struggle against corruption and violence.

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