Eike Batista, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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According to a top source, EBX Group's boss Eike Batista is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the business man's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 06/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Batista for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 67-year-old business man, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Batista so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the business man have already been named ‘Brazilian Of The Year’ by some major Brazilian newspapers and even ‘Governador Valadares Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Governador Valadares (Eike Batista's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the business man was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Eike Batista Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 5 Nov 2024
“Congrats! Eike has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 5 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Eike Batista?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 5 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Eike Batista?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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