This was stated by Laura Abasolo, the operator's leader for the Latin American region. She assured that they will continue exploring "strategic alternatives" and "generating value for shareholders."

Laura Abasolo, CFCO and Head of Telefonica Hispam, spoke a few minutes ago at the presentation of the results of the Spanish operator for the year 2024, and commented on the recent sale to Telecom: “It is an operation where, in addition to a valuation well above that estimated by analysts, the signing and closing have been carried out simultaneously, so the asset is no longer ours.”

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Telefónica: “The Argentine operation is no longer part of our portfolio. What happens is not our concern”

This was stated by Laura Abasolo, the operator's leader for the Latin American region. She assured that they will continue exploring "strategic alternatives" and "generating value for shareholders."

MORE ANALYSIS

Telefónica reshapes Hispanoamérica: Colombia and Peru in play

These are the last two divestments of the Spanish operator in the region. Its operations remain in Mexico and Chile, the largest, and in Ecuador, Uruguay and Venezuela, the latter with the burden of a recent investment of US$ 500 million to deploy 5G in that country.

Telefónica sold its Peruvian subsidiary for € 900,000 in addition to debt of more than € 1.2 billion

Latin American telecommunication market remains turbulent and on the path to consolidation.

Telefónica's exit from Argentina is part of a broader move by the Spanish operator, which has focused on Brazil and Europe. Meanwhile, Liberty Latin America is gaining ground, while WOM changes owners in Colombia and Chile.

Claro filed two presentations before the regulator Enacom regarding the sale of Telefónica.

The texts question the lack of prior authorization request to the entity to carry out the transfer of spectrum usage permits and licenses, among other aspects. "The operation must be framed within a framework of legality," they said at Claro.

Telefónica rushes its exit from Latin America pressured by geopolitics

Regional operations appear to be a burden that must be set aside as soon as possible, in the new scheme presented by Marc Murtra, the new CEO of the Spanish operator.

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