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news El Financiero 2026-04-30

Mexican Comedians Slobotzky, Ricardo Perez Scammed in Taqueria Deal

Popular Mexican comedians Jose Luis Slobotzky and Ricardo Perez revealed they were victims of a scam while attempting to invest in a chain of taquerias. Despite signing before a notary and a seemingly formal business plan, the project was a "ghost business" that never materialized. This experience highlights the risks of diversifying investments outside their main entertainment careers.

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