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         HINTO ENERGY, INC. INCREASED OIL SALES

DENVER,  CO--(Marketwired  - Dec 31, 2013) - Hinto Energy,  Inc.  (OTCQB:  HENI)
announces increased oil sales in December 2013.

George Harris, the Company's Chief Executive Officer,  remarked, "We are pleased
to announce  oil  shipments  of  approximately  370 barrels for  December  2013,
representing  the highest monthly  shipments to date and a significant  increase
over  previous  months.  The Company  continues to increase  production  through
enhancements  to  pumping  methods  expected  to double or  triple  Montana  oil
production,  in addition to further enhancing  production by reworking  existing
oil wells in the Cisco,  Utah  fields."

In addition to  production  from current  wells,  management  believes  that the
Company's Mason Lake, Montana and Cisco, Utah leases provide  significant upside
potential  by  drilling  additional  oil wells.  The  Company is  continuing  to
evaluate  opportunities  to  expand  its well and  lease  holdings  in  Montana,
Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

Hinto Energy, Inc. engages in the exploration,  acquisition,  and development of
oil and gas properties, with current properties in Utah and Montana encompassing
approximately  15,000  acres  and 40  wells.  The  Company  is based in  Arvada,
Colorado.

Notice  Regarding  Forward-Looking  Statements
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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.com