REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE JOHN MCCAIN FEATURED ON AZTECA AMERICA 'S ISSUES: CARAS Y VOCES ”

--Highlights include Latino Vote, NAFTA, Merida Initiative and US-Mexico Relations--

Los Angeles, July 3, 2008 – Azteca America is proud to feature Arizona Senator and Republican presidential candidate John McCain on this week's broadcast of “Issues: Caras y Voces” (Issues: Faces and Voices), hosted by veteran Latino journalist Armando Guzmán.

The interview focuses on the importance of the Latino vote in the Nov. 4 presidential elections, NAFTA, the Merida Initiative, immigration and his vision of the future of US-Mexico relations.

John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 after serving two terms in the House of Representatives, representing his home state of Arizona . He has supported limited government spending, strengthening armed forces and immigration issues.

“Issues: Caras y Voces” features top leaders that impact the Hispanic community through one-on-one interviews conducted by Armando Guzmán. Covering the White House and the Capitol for almost two decades, Mr. Guzmán is one of the most respected correspondents in Washington . The interview forum airs every Monday evening during Noticiero Azteca America , the network news broadcast of Azteca America.

Past guests of “Issues: Caras y Voces” include: New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Senator Harry Reid, Senator Mel Martinez, Senator Bob Menendez, Senator Ken Salazar, Congressman Xavier Becerra, Congressman José E. Serrano and Congressman Solomon Ortiz.

About Azteca America and Grupo Salinas

Azteca America is the fastest-growing Hispanic network in the United States . The network is a wholly owned subsidiary of TV Azteca S.A. de C.V., one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television content in the world. Azteca America currently has presence in 62 markets throughout the United States .

Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing, and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, building the Mexican middle class, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas, Grupo Salinas also includes Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, Afore Azteca, Seguros Azteca, Grupo Iusacell and Azteca Internet.

Azteca America is a Grupo Salinas Company.
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