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             Hinto Energy, Inc. Retains DME Capital LLC to Implement
                        Global Investor Relations Program



DENVER,  CO, Mar 15, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Hinto Energy,  Inc. (OTCQB:
HENI)  (OTCBB:  HENI)  announced the Company has retained DME Capital LLC, a New
York-based  Investor Relations firm, to expand the Company's  strategic investor
relations program.

George  Harris,  CFO of Hinto Energy Inc.,  stated,  "As we grow and develop our
production,  I  believe  this  is the  right  time to send  our  message  to the
investment  community.  After  careful  consideration,  DME Capital,  with their
established  relationships  among institutional  investors,  combined with their
extensive  databases and proactive IR program,  is the perfect partner for Hinto
Energy."


DME  Capital  LLC  is a  full  service  investor  relations  firm,  representing
growth-oriented  companies  to  the  investment  community.  Investor  Relations
services  include  financial  and  media  relations,   editorial   services  and
interactive communications,  as well as administrative,  consulting and advisory
services.  DME Capital ensures money,  fund, and portfolio  managers,  financial
analysts,   brokers  and  individual   investors  receive  a  constant  flow  of
information  and updates  about  HENI.  To learn more about DME  Capital,  go to
www.dmecapital.com.


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
was founded in 2011 and 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.us

Investor Relations:
DME Capital, LLC
David Elias
516-967-0205
Email Contact


SOURCE: Hinto Energy, Inc.
CONTACT:          http://www.hintoenergy.us/
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