Metro International increases holding in Mexican joint venture Publimetro

Metro International S.A.,  the international  newspaper group,  today
announces  that  it  has  exercised   its  option  to  increase   its
shareholding  from  35%   to  49%  in   its  Mexican  joint   venture
PUBLICACIONES METROPOLITANAS  S.A. De  C.V. The  legal procedures  in
connection with the exercise were completed during this week.   Metro
International will consolidate its interest in Metro Mexico in its Q2
2008 results from May 16, 2008, the effective date of the exercise.

Robert Patterson E.V.P.  Metro International  S.A. commented:  "Metro
Mexico has  achieved  a  strong position  in  a  competitive  market.
Consistent with our Group strategy, we intend to continue to focus on
growing and expanding our presence  in the Latin American region.  In
conjunction with our local partners, we look forward to  contributing
to the further development of Metro Mexico."

Pablo  Mazzei,  Managing  Director  of  the  Latin  American   region
commented: "Metro  Mexico  continues  to perform  in  line  with  our
expectations.  Synergies  with   our  other   Latin  American   Metro
businesses as well as the  advantages each of the three  shareholders
bring to Metro Mexico has helped to grow the business rapidly."

For further information, please contact:

Per Mikael Jensen, CEO       Tel: +44 (0)20 7016 1300
Robert Patterson, E.V.P.     Tel: +44 (0)20 7016 1300
Frank Mooty, CFO             Tel: +44 (0)20 7016 1300


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