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.

After celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, Telefónica is laying the foundation for a new era in its history. Marc Murtra, the CEO who unexpectedly took the helm on Saturday, January 18, is embarking on a “strategic review,” where Europe, its geopolitical weight, and the market consolidation trend in telecommunications play a key role. In this repositioning, its operations in Spanish-speaking Latin America appear to be a burden the company aims to shed as soon as possible.

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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.

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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