The WallStreetMav account criticized an article from the New York Times, a newspaper in which Carlos Slim has acquired shares. The article discusses the impact that designating drug trafficking cartels as terrorists would have on the economy of the United States.
WallStreetMav questioned the credibility of the New York Times report linking the Sinaloa Cartel to fentanyl production in Culiacán. The account suggests that the newspaper is favoring the interests of Carlos Slim and his partners without providing concrete evidence.
The Mexican businessman, with a fortune exceeding 70 billion dollars, has been a shareholder of the New York Times since 2008. At one point, he was the main shareholder with almost 17%, although he later reduced his stake to 8%. His relationship with drug cartels in Mexico has sparked speculation about his influence in the media.
Elon Musk, with significant impact on social media, retweeted the criticism against Slim, generating almost 30 million views and thousands of online interactions. Musk, known for his closeness to former President Trump, spread a message linking the Mexican magnate to criminals without any basis.
Mexican authorities, like Claudia Sheinbaum, have called to verify if Slim is still a shareholder of the New York Times. Controversies have arisen regarding the truthfulness of the newspaper's report and the responsibility of the media in disseminating truthful information. The controversy has called into question the credibility of the accusations against Carlos Slim and his alleged involvement in drug trafficking issues.
