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Argentina suspends Telecom's purchase of Telefonica unit


Published on 2025-03-21 18:41:03 - Reuters
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  • Argentina's presidential office on Friday said it issued a preventive measure to suspend Telecom's acquisition of Telefonica's local unit, claiming the pending merger could lead to excessive market concentration.

The article from MSN discusses how Argentina's government has suspended Telecom Argentina's acquisition of a unit from Telefónica, which was part of a broader $1.4 billion deal involving the sale of Telefónica's operations in Argentina, Chile, and Peru to Telecom Argentina and its partners. The suspension was enacted by Argentina's National Commission for the Defense of Competition (CNDC) due to concerns over potential market concentration and its impact on competition, particularly in the telecommunications sector. This move reflects the government's intent to scrutinize large mergers that could affect market dynamics, consumer choice, and pricing. The deal's future remains uncertain as it awaits further regulatory review.

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