Monday, June 23, 2025

CNDC objects to Telefónica-Telecom merger, raising legal and competition concerns

The agency states that "Telecom’s acquisition of Telefónica increases the likelihood that the acquiring company will abuse the resulting dominant position" in the retail markets for fixed and mobile telephony, broadband internet, and pay TV. It also raises concerns about a dominant position in the corporate and wholesale markets. Telecom has 15 days to respond.

The Secretariat of Industry and Commerce (SIyC) issued an Objection Report following the opinion of the National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC). The document identified risks associated with the transaction due to its potential effects on competition in various telecommunications markets.

Read full article

MORE ANALYSIS

Estados Unidos · Hardware20/08/2025

Trump, the statist: Wants a stake in all chip companies that receive subsidies

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that the matter is under review. Under the CHIPS Act, hardware manufacturers can obtain funding of over US$ 50 billion.

Argentina · Regulation · Politics18/08/2025

The ICT sector, between heated and expectant due to the Telefónica-Telecom saga and the FFSU “reset”

This is because official definitions are still lacking on both issues, which are central to the future of the industry. The clashes at Fiber Connect Latam and the decisions that end up in court.

Bolivia · Politics14/08/2025

Bolivia stands on brink of transformative social change

On the brink of economic chaos, presidential elections will be held on Sunday, where there is a high probability that a right-wing candidate will win, ending nearly 20 years of left-wing governments.

Argentina · Regulation12/08/2025

Enacom sets pole-sharing fee at US$1.16 monthly per 100 meters

These are decisions that close claims from pole owners. The payment amount was established based on criteria of “reasonableness and consistency” with precedents

América Latina · Economy31/07/2025

Foreign direct investment in digital tech jumped 36% in 2024

This was reported by ECLAC, which highlighted that Mexico and Brazil were the countries that received the most foreign direct investment (FDI) last year. The bulk of the funds was allocated to the software sector and aimed more at infrastructure deployment than at production.

List all analysis

A DIARIO LATINO 31-08-2025

Globales · Internet & OTT · Software and Applications 29/08/2025

Deadline for judge to issue verdict on Google's search monopoly expires

Costa Rica · Submarine Cables 29/08/2025

ICE joins TAM-1 submarine cable project

List all news