El robo del siglo: cómo Salinas vendió TELMEX por centavos y creó al hombre más rico del mundo

The privatization of Telmex is considered by many analysts to be one of the most important—and controversial—moments in Mexico's modern economic history. In this documentary, we explore how the government of Carlos Salinas de Gortari sold Telmex in 1990, how Carlos Slim subsequently built a vast business empire, and why millions of Mexicans ended up experiencing decades of expensive telecommunications, slow internet, and a concentration of economic power. From the 1982 debt crisis to the rise of Telcel and América Móvil, this documentary analysis traces the birth of the most influential monopoly in Mexican telecommunications. We also examine the context of the Salinas administration, the privatization model, the criticisms of so-called "crony capitalism," the OECD's observations, and the long-term impact on inequality and the digital divide in Mexico. This documentary addresses: The history of Telmex before privatization The economic crisis of the 1980s The neoliberal project of the Salinas administration How the sale of Telmex was carried out The rise of Carlos Slim The birth of Telcel and América Móvil Criticisms of monopolies and regulation The economic and social impact on millions of Mexicans The relationship between privatizations and structural inequality This content presents historical facts, economic analyses, and documented opinions from specialists, international organizations, and academics. #Telmex #CarlosSlim #Salinas #TelmexPrivatization #Mexico #Documentary #Monopoly #Telcel #AmericaMovil #HistoryOfMexico #Neoliberalism #OECD #Telecommunications 00:00 The sound that marked a generation 02:14 When Telmex was a national asset 05:08 The crisis that changed everything in 1982 09:22 The arrival of Carlos Salinas 13:40 How they prepared Telmex to be sold 18:10 The 1990 auction 23:47 The monopoly guaranteed by the State 29:12 How Carlos Slim's fortune was born 35:26 Telcel and the total domination of telecommunications 41:15 The most expensive rates in the OECD 47:38 Expensive internet and the digital divide 53:44 What economists and analysts said 58:20 The hidden cost for millions Mexicans 01:03:14 The forgotten workers of Telmex 01:08:52 The true legacy of privatization