Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Sheinbaum Refuses Tax Negotiation with Mexican Billionaire Salinas
Mexico's President, Claudia Sheinbaum, will not negotiate with Ricardo Salinas, a rich business owner, about his company's taxes.
The government says Salinas's companies owe billions of pesos.
Salinas wanted to talk about it, but Sheinbaum said no, as tax rules are not negotiable.
Salinas has also been speaking out against the government and may run for office.
He's been organizing a political movement, while the President says these taxes are a matter of law, not politics.
Salinas can still pay the taxes to avoid more penalties, but no special deals are happening.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected Ricardo Salinas's request to negotiate tax claims.
The tax disputes are worth up to 74 billion pesos ($4 billion).
Sheinbaum stated negotiations are against the law.
Salinas is organizing a political movement in opposition to the government.
Salinas's companies can settle tax claims but no negotiation will take place.
- Who
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and billionaire Ricardo Salinas
- What
- Sheinbaum refused Salinas's request to negotiate tax claims.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Mexico
- Why
- Sheinbaum cited legal restrictions and the principle of clear rules, while Salinas sought negotiation over tax claims.
Government
Ricardo Salinas
Tax Claims
Government
Claims against Salinas are based on law and not open for negotiation.
Ricardo Salinas
Negotiate tax claims openly and transparently.
Political Involvement
Government
Salinas is actively opposing the government.
Ricardo Salinas
Denies political persecution and suggests the government is targeting him.
- Subject
- Tax dispute between Mexican President and Ricardo Salinas
- Disputed Amount
- Up to 74 billion pesos ($4 billion)
- Salinas's Companies
- Facing tax claims
- Sheinbaum's Stance
- No negotiation; legal process applies
- Salinas's Option
- Settle claims and avoid penalties