$7B Vanished in 5 Minutes: Musk's Tweet Sparks Billion-Dollar Fallout with Carlos Slim
Momentum Reversal in LATAM Tech Influence
In a stunning twist of corporate drama, Elon Musk’s impulsive tweet implying Carlos Slim’s alleged criminal ties triggered an instant collapse of a multi-billion-dollar alliance. Within 5 minutes, Slim cut all Starlink ties in Latin America, wiping out $7 billion in current deals.
But the real blow came an hour later:
$22B in future projects redirected to China and Europe
25 countries lost as operational zones
U.S. commercial influence weakened in a key region, opening doors to Chinese tech dominance
Key Fallout:
Starlink loses LATAM foothold
U.S. tech credibility questioned
Carlos Slim emerges stronger with global alternatives
Pro Insight:
Reputation is currency. In geopolitics and business, words can cost billions. This moment may redefine the balance of power in Latin America’s digital infrastructure.