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 (86 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,593,008
Power
16,481$
Sentiment
6.10
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Mexico 4 6.50 1.07% +10% 128,932,753 1,512,811 $1,200,000 14,080$
Spain 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 46,754,778 80,197 $1,400,000 2,401$
Totals 5 175,687,531 1,593,008 $2,600,000 16,481$
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Recent Mentions

Mexico Mexico: Carlos Slim is the richest man in Latin America and the Caribbean, having increased his fortune more than eight times since 1996. 3

El Universal: Fortuna de ultrarricos se multiplicó cuatro veces en 30 años; Oxfam presenta propuestas contra la acumulación extrema

Mexico Mexico: Carlos Slim's Inbursa reported significant earnings, contributing to the banking sector's performance. 7

El Universal: Pese a desaceleración económica, bancos alcanzan ganancias históricas en primer año de Sheinbaum y rebasan los 300 mil mdp