Marcelo Benítez

Marcelo Benítez

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Marcelo Benítez is the CEO of Millicom, a telecommunications company headquartered in Luxembourg. He has been instrumental in steering the company towards strategic growth initiatives, particularly in Latin America. Recently, he was in the news for highlighting the acquisition of Movistar Uruguay by Tigo for $440 million, which he described as a key milestone in the company's growth strategy, enhancing its commitment to digital development in Uruguay.

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Marcelo Benítez is the Paraguayan who started in 1997 as a customer service assistant and now leads Millicom's operations.

El paraguayo que reseteó Millicom y busca convertir a Asunción en semillero tech - Negocios
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-05-28
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Marcelo Benitez, CEO of Millicom, stated that the acquisition marks a decisive step in strengthening the long-term commitment to Colombia.

¿Cómo queda el mercado de celulares con solo dos operadores grandes?
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-02-08
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Marcelo Benítez, CEO of Millicom, arrived in Ecuador to discuss expansion plans with President Daniel Noboa.

Marcelo Benítez, CEO de Millicom (Tigo), llegó a Ecuador y se reunió con el presidente Daniel Noboa | Economía | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-11-08
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Marcelo Benítez, CEO de Millicom, señaló que la compra de Telefónica Ecuador refleja la confianza que se tiene en América Latina.

Tigo completó la compra de Telefónica en Ecuador, que maneja Movistar y Tuenti | Economía | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-10-31
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Marcelo Benítez, CEO of Tiggo, stated that Uruguay has macroeconomic stability and a healthy investment environment.

Gobierno trabaja para incentivar la instalación de nuevos data centers y busca captar inversiones tecnológicas
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-10-16
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Marcelo Benítez, CEO of Millicom, stated that the acquisition marks a decisive step in their growth strategy.

Tras aprobación final del gobierno Tigo adquirió el 100% de Movistar en Uruguay y definió sus próximos pasos
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-10-07
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Marcelo Benítez is the CEO of Millicom and has been leading the company for over 14 months.

Millicom (Tigo) lo vuelve a hacer, sigue escalando en la región y ahora se hizo de Ecuador - Negocios
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2025-06-16
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Marcelo Benítez is the CEO of Millicom, emphasizing the company's long-term confidence in Latin America.

Telefónica vende su filial en Ecuador a Millicom por 330 millones de euros | Empresas
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-06-13
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Marcelo Benítez, CEO of Millicom, stated that the acquisition represents a key milestone in their growth strategy in Latin America.

Millicom sigue creciendo en Sudamérica - Negocios
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2025-05-24
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Marcelo Benítez assumed the position of CEO of Millicom on June 1, 2024.

de qué origen es y dónde tiene operaciones la compañía de telecomunicaciones que compró Movistar
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-05-23
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Marcelo Benítez highlighted this strategic move as a key milestone in the company's growth strategy.

Movistar Uruguay fue vendida a Tigo por US$ 440 millones
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-05-21
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