Carlos Slim

Carlos Slim

Mexico MexicobusinessmanMaleb. 19407.2Global Dominance: 0.01%

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.

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Carlos Slim is the owner of América Móvil, a telecommunications company.

América Móvil incrementa su presencia en Perú con la compra de WOW, empresa proveedora de internet por fibra óptica
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-07-23
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Daniel Hajj
Daniel Hajj

Carlos Slim is a Mexican businessman who hosted the Panamanian president José Raúl Mulino at his residence in Mexico.

Carlos Slim, José Raúl Mulino y la cita en la casa de Las Lomas
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-17
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Carlos Slim is considered one of the richest men in the world and has built a conglomerate with investments in various sectors.

Mulino se reúne con Carlos Slim, uno de los hombres más ricos del mundo, en su visita a México
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-07-16
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Carlos Slim is one of the richest men in the world and has built an impressive museum in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Mexico City.

„Bucureștiul ar fi cât un cartier”. Orașul care are populația unei țări întregi și e tot mai căutat de turiștii români
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-06-21
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Carlos Slim continues to expand his business operations in Spain, securing new contracts for environmental services.

el fin de una disputa de seis años, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-06-19
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Carlos Slim defended the economic plan of President Sheinbaum and criticized the recent downgrade of Mexico's credit rating.

La embajadora madurista en México y su turbio pasado, escribe Salvador García Soto
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-05-27
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Carlos Slim is a prominent businessman who has made significant investments and commented on the economic situation in Mexico.

La dupla Corral-Lara y la operación Chihuahua, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-05-27
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Carlos Slim is the owner of América Móvil, which is involved in the digital advertising contracts.

Partidos reportan 452 millones en propaganda digital; cuatro empresas dominan el negocio
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-03-07
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Carlos Slim attended the meeting with the National Investment Council as a prominent businessman.

Sheinbaum se reúne con empresarios en Palacio Nacional; dan seguimiento al Plan México
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-03-05
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One of the most important projects corresponds to a company owned by Carlos Slim.

Refinerías frenan mala racha; recortan pérdidas de Pemex
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-28
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Carlos Slim controls América Móvil, a giant in the Mexican mobile market.

Victoria de Telefónica en México: la Justicia le da la razón frente al Gobierno de Sheinbaum | Economía
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-02-27
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Carlos Slim is the richest man in Latin America and the Caribbean, having increased his fortune more than eight times since 1996.

Fortuna de ultrarricos se multiplicó cuatro veces en 30 años; Oxfam presenta propuestas contra la acumulación extrema
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-24
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Carlos Slim's Inbursa reported significant earnings, contributing to the banking sector's performance.

Pese a desaceleración económica, bancos alcanzan ganancias históricas en primer año de Sheinbaum y rebasan los 300 mil mdp
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-04
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Claudia Sheinbaum
Claudia Sheinbaum

Carlos Slim is the richest Latin American man today.

Democracia en riesgo: contra el imperio de los más ricos
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-01-26
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Carlos Slim is mentioned as a significant business figure in discussions with the government.

Apostarle a México, escribe Ana Paula Ordorica
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-12-10
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Carlos Slim is noted for voting for Claudia.

La chaira pedagógica (y algunas respuestas para hacer llorar a la Derecha), escribe Sabina Berman
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-11-30
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Carlos Slim is noted for significantly increasing his wealth during the current administration.

¿“Mucho que celebrar”?, la alegría de la Presidenta, escribe Salvador García Soto
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-11-27
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Carlos Slim is acting as an economic advisor to the government and is securing major contracts.

Grecia Quiroz, el hartazgo y la ruta 2027, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-11-26
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Carlos Slim is the main advisor to the government of Claudia Sheinbaum and a key figure in the formation of a new business council.

Slim, Cervantes y ¿un nuevo consejo empresarial?, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-11-26
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Carlos Slim is a billionaire businessman who has met with President Claudia Sheinbaum multiple times during her administration.

Resbalón de Rosa Icela y victimismo de la 4t, escribe Salvador García Soto
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-11-25
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Carlos Slim discussed investment opportunities in television in Uruguay and the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market.

Carlos Slim dijo que invitaría a invertir en televisión en Uruguay si hubiera una apertura a la banda ancha
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-11-06
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