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TV Azteca pledges 157 brands as collateral for 5 billion peso loan
TV Azteca has pledged 157 of its television program brands as collateral to secure a 5 billion peso loan from Alter Bank LTD, a financial institution based in Saint Lucia. The pledge, executed via a contract without transfer of possession on March 6, 2026, involves assets valued at more than 17 billion pesos.
Among the pledged assets are high-profile programs such as Viernes Botanero, valued at 180 million 200 thousand pesos, as well as Ventaneando, La Academia, and Hechos. The collateral also includes sports properties, most notably Mazatlán FC, which was valued at approximately 392 million pesos. This follows the club's departure from Liga MX and its subsequent sale in April 2026.
The financial maneuver comes as TV Azteca faces total debts reported to exceed 23 billion pesos. Additionally, Alter Bank LTD is reportedly under investigation by United States authorities for alleged fraud related to the loan process. The institution is also classified by the European Union as a tax haven.
Entities
Alter Bank LTD · Mazatlán FC · Ricardo Salinas Pliego · Saint Lucia · TV Azteca
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] TV Azteca entered into a pledge contract without transfer of possession on March 6, 2026. www.revistasinrecreo.com · entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The pledge was part of a 5 billion peso credit agreement with Alter Bank LTD. www.revistasinrecreo.com · entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] TV Azteca has accumulated debts exceeding 23 billion pesos. entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alter Bank LTD is a financial institution based in Saint Lucia. www.revistasinrecreo.com · entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mazatlán FC was included in the guarantee with a valuation of 392 million 682 thousand 78 pesos. www.revistasinrecreo.com · entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program Viernes Botanero is valued at 180 million 200 thousand pesos. www.revistasinrecreo.com · entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 2 SOURCES] United States authorities are investigating Alter Bank LTD for alleged fraud regarding the loan. entrelineas.com.mx
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company pledged 157 television program brands valued at over 17 billion pesos. www.revistasinrecreo.com · entrelineas.com.mx