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                               HINTO ENERGY, INC.
                    Acquires oil wells and leases in Montana

DENVER,  CO, July 16, 2013,  HINTO  ENERGY,  INC.  (OTCQB:  HENI)  announced the
acquisition of a 95% working interest in a 6 wells and approximately 1,160 gross
leased acres in the Mason Lakes oil field in Musselshell, Montana.

George  Harris,  the  Company's  Chief  Executive  Officer,  remarked,  "We  are
extremely  pleased to acquire  these  wells and oil leases in  Montana.  Source,
injection  and  production  wells are in place and we expect to rework the field
and begin  production  during the third quarter.  We believe the  combination of
recoverable oil and current oil prices make this a very attractive acquisition."

In  addition  to  existing  production  and rework  opportunities,  the  Company
believes  the  leases  acquired  provide  significant   potential  for  drilling
additional  oil wells.  The Company is continuing to evaluate  opportunities  to
expand its lease holdings in the Musselshell county area.

Hinto Energy, Inc. engages in the exploration,  acquisition,  and development of
oil and gas  properties.  The company was formerly known as Garner  Investments,
Inc. and changed its name to Hinto Energy,  Inc. in September  2011. The company
is based in Arvada, Colorado.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain  certain  forward-looking  statements  within the
meaning of Section 27A of the  Securities  Act of 1933, as amended,  and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Investors are cautioned
that such  forward-looking  statements  involve risks and  uncertainties,  which
include among  others,  the inherent  uncertainties  associated  with  petroleum
exploration  and  development  stage  exploration  companies  including  without
limitation,  other risks  detailed from time to time in the  Company's  periodic
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact Information:

Hinto Energy, Inc.
Gary Herick, Vice President - Finance
7609 Ralston Road
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 647-4850
www.hintoenergy.co