MEXICO CITY: Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim extended his power in Europe on Thursday, taking control of more than a fifth of Dutch telecoms group KPN in the teeth of opposition from the company.
Slim's America Movil, which has been expanding in Europe, said it had raised its stake in KPN to 20.92%, closing in on its objective to acquire up to 28%.
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