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TV Azteca Files for Bankruptcy Amid Tax Evasion Claims

2/27/2026

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TV Azteca filed for voluntary bankruptcy to restructure its finances, approved by shareholders.
Shareholders cited a recent $2 billion tax payment, the pandemic's impact, and disputes with creditors.
CEO Rafael Rodriguez described the bankruptcy as a last-resort tool to sustain operations and fulfill obligations.
President Claudia Sheinbaum accuses Ricardo Salinas Pliego, TV Azteca's owner, of tax evasion.
TV Azteca shares have been suspended since 2023 due to missed reporting deadlines.

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TV Azteca filed for voluntary bankruptcy to restructure its finances, approved by shareholders.
Shareholders cited a recent $2 billion tax payment, the pandemic's impact, and disputes with creditors.
CEO Rafael Rodriguez described the bankruptcy as a last-resort tool to sustain operations and fulfill obligations.
President Claudia Sheinbaum accuses Ricardo Salinas Pliego, TV Azteca's owner, of tax evasion.
TV Azteca shares have been suspended since 2023 due to missed reporting deadlines.