World top billionaires

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Carlos Slim Helú (born January 28, 1940) is a Mexican businessman largely focused on the telecommunications industry and is the 2nd richest man in the world with a net worth of around U.S. $60 billion through his holdings.

Slim has a substantial influence over the telecommunications industry in Mexico and much of Latin America as well. He controls Teléfonos de México (Telmex), Telcel and América Móvil companies. Though he maintains an active involvement in his companies, his three sons Carlos Slim Domit, Marco Antonio Slim Domit and Patrick Slim Domit head them on a day-to-day basis. 

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