Carlos Slim
Carlos Slim is a prominent Mexican businessman and philanthropist known for his significant influence in the telecommunications industry through his companies, including América Móvil and Telcel. Born on January 28, 1940, he has consistently been ranked among the wealthiest individuals in the world. Slim's business strategies and investments have shaped the telecommunications landscape in Latin America, leading to both commendation and criticism. Recently, he made headlines by defending his companies against critiques from Nobel laureates regarding their market dominance in Mexico, asserting that Telcel is not a monopolistic force and questioning the regulatory body's autonomy.
Born on Jan 28, 1940 (85 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 29 | 5.41 | 1.73% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 2,229,606 | $1,200,000 | 20,751$ |
| Spain | 2 | 6.50 | 0.07% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 34,278 | $1,400,000 | 1,026$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 61,183 | $21,000,000 | 3,882$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,288 | $82,000 | 56$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,442 | $2,700,000 | 733$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 244,595 | $2,900,000 | 514$ |
| Peru | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,532 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 18,170 | $48,000 | 31$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 6,269 | $25,000 | 16$ |
| El Salvador | 1 | 8.00 | 0.36% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 23,672 | $26,000 | 95$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 19,070 | $450,000 | 190$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,533 | $350,000 | 148$ |
| Totals | 41 | 2,146,373,402 | 2,701,638 | $30,411,000 | 27,529$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Colombia:
Carlos Slim proposed that large digital platforms contribute financially to the use of network infrastructures.
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Honduras:
Carlos Slim is a prominent businessman who attended the meeting of entrepreneurs in El Salvador.
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El Salvador:
Carlos Slim is a businessman who participated in the business meeting in El Salvador.
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Argentina:
Carlos Slim is mentioned in relation to offers received for the Argentine subsidiary of Telefónica.
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Spain:
Carlos Slim is a Mexican magnate who made an offer for Telefónica's business in Argentina.
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Peru:
Carlos Slim, owner of América Móvil, chose to invest in his own infrastructure rather than partner with Elon Musk's Starlink, leading to a failed collaboration.
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Venezuela:
Carlos Slim is one of the richest men in the world who attended Trump's inauguration.
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Guatemala:
Carlos Slim challenged Elon Musk on social media regarding his promise to send humans to Mars by 2030.
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Mexico:
Carlos Slim is highlighted as one of the two individuals who possess as much wealth as the poorest half of Latin America.
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Spain:
Carlos Slim is a Mexican magnate who presented an offer for the assets of Telefónica in Argentina.
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