Shareholders demand return of Ghosn, the box fugitive

Published on June 25, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

At a recent Nissan shareholder meeting, an investor called for the return of Carlos Ghosn, the former fugitive president who escaped from Japan hidden in a luggage box. The request comes amid the company's poor performance, which is accumulating losses and a sustained decline in its stock price. For the public, this situation reflects the instability of a brand that affects jobs and services.

Nissan shareholder meeting, a man in a suit holding a small black suitcase, pointing at a projection screen showing a downward-trending stock chart, empty executive chairs on stage, a broken Nissan logo on the podium, cinematic technical visualization, tense atmosphere, dramatic shadows from overhead conference lights, photorealistic render, polished wood table reflecting blurred faces, high-end corporate interior, cold blue and grey color palette, sharp focus on the suitcase clasp

The engineering behind the crisis of confidence 🔧

Nissan faces technical and development issues that go beyond management. The lack of innovation in its electric range and dependence on old platforms have reduced its competitiveness against Chinese and European brands. Furthermore, the decline in sales of key models such as the Leaf and the Qashqai highlights a disconnect with market demands. Without a clear roadmap for electrification, the company is losing ground in a fast-moving sector.

The magic box that solved nothing 🎩

If Carlos Ghosn returns, perhaps he should bring a bigger box to hide Nissan's losses. Because if his escape took the company's secrets with him, now shareholders seem willing to ask him to come back with bag and baggage. The funny thing is that while some dream of his return, workers only hope they won't be asked to hide in a box to save costs.