Carlos Slim

Carlos Slim

businessman Mexico

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
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
1,778,383
Power
16,552$
Sentiment
6.88
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 8 6.88 1.15% +20% 128,932,753 1,778,383 $1,200,000 16,552$
Totals 8 128,932,753 1,778,383 $1,200,000 16,552$
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Recent Mentions

Mexico Mexico: Carlos Slim is the main advisor to the government of Claudia Sheinbaum and a key figure in the formation of a new business council. 8

El Universal: Slim, Cervantes y ¿un nuevo consejo empresarial?, escribe Mario Maldonado

Uruguay Uruguay: Carlos Slim discussed investment opportunities in television in Uruguay and the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market. 7

El Observador: Carlos Slim dijo que invitaría a invertir en televisión en Uruguay si hubiera una apertura a la banda ancha