According to Forbes.com, Bill Gates is NOT the richest man in the world for the first time in 13 years. Gates' time was coming. In fact just last year, 2007 Fortune magazine reported that Carlos Slim Helu from Mexico had beat Bill Gates. According to Forbes list though, this year Bill Gates is now beat by none other than his friend and bridge partner Warren Buffett, Net Worth: $62 Million. No. 2 on the list? Carlos Slim Helu from Mexico. And Bill Gates comes in at No.3.So who is Carlos Slim Helu?
It is said that one can not spend a day in Mexico without putting money into his pocket. He is a self-made billionaire and says he made his riches by operating monopolies- total control over businesses. Currently Slim Helu's riches are due to strong Mexican equities market and the performance of his wireless telephone company, America Movil. His Net Worth : $60 million
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