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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Mexico | 7 | 6.00 | 0.66% | +20% | 128,932,753 | 1,022,696 | $1,200,000 | 9,518$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,684 | $62,000 | 33$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,624 | $350,000 | 190$ |
| Totals | 10 | 184,948,997 | 1,053,034 | $1,619,800 | 9,747$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Mexico:
Carlos Slim reaffirmed his commitment to support scholarships and research at the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
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Mexico:
Carlos Slim is implicated in alleged unethical practices in the telecommunications sector.
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Colombia:
Carlos Slim is accused by Ana Bejarano of being a paid agent behind her critics.
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Mexico:
Carlos Slim and his son Carlos Slim Domit meet with Sheinbaum.
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Mexico:
Carlos Slim met with Sheinbaum, marking the third visit during the current administration.
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Mexico:
Carlos Slim is mentioned as having met with Claudia Sheinbaum for the third time during her administration.
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Mexico:
Carlos Slim is linked to Grupo Frisco, which is also expected to benefit from the revival of the 1992 Mining Law.
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Costa Rica:
Carlos Slim, a Mexican businessman with a fortune close to $91 billion, promoted a model of 48 hours a week.
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Mexico:
Carlos Slim was involved in the reconstruction of the Metro Line 12 after a tragedy that resulted in multiple deaths.
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Monaco:
Carlos Slim, the Mexican magnate, will be received by Emmanuel Macron.
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