Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire and founder of América Móvil, has committed $8 billion to reshape Brazil’s telecom sector. This pledge occurred during a key meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, signaling a transformative era for the industry. Claro, owned by Slim, will lead this massive investment. The company will focus […]
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