About Enrique Salinas
Lived 1952 – 2004 (aged 52). Enrique Salinas was a Mexican business executive, businessperson and civil engineer.
Enrique Eduardo Guillermo Salinas de Gortari (November 15, 1952 – December 6, 2004) was the third of four brothers of former president of Mexico Carlos Salinas.
Death On December 6, 2004 his corpse was found, with a plastic bag placed over his head, inside a Volkswagen Passat. The vehicle was abandoned in the upmarket municipality of Huixquilucan, Estado de México, on the outskirts of Mexico City. The authorities (PGJEM) gave asphyxiation as the cause of death.
Background Unlike his brothers ex-president Carlos and convicted felon Raúl, Enrique had eschewed the world of politics in favour of the business sector.
Salinas' widow and kids reside in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Who was Enrique Salinas?
Mexican murder victim (1952–2004)
When was Enrique Salinas born?
Enrique Salinas was born on 15 November 1952.
When did Enrique Salinas die?
Enrique Salinas died on 6 December 2004 in Mexico (state), Mexico City, Municipality.
What was Enrique Salinas's occupation?
Enrique Salinas was a business executive, businessperson and civil engineer.
What nationality was Enrique Salinas?
Enrique Salinas was Mexican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Enrique Salinas. https://biography.guide/enrique-salinas/
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