Top 20 most powerful people in the world for 2015 – See who’s number 1! (With Pictures)

15. Carlos Slim Helu 

The man who is, per Forbes, recognized as the Honorary Chairman of America Movil has been among the richest people on the planet for years. Carlos Slim Helu is a Mexican business magnate and a billionaire thanks to endeavors such as America Movil, which has a strong hold on the telecom market in Mexico, and other projects that make up one of the more impressive resumes found among the most powerful people in the world for 2015. According to The Fort Stockton Pioneer, the Mexican government has “curtailed” the high rates that he charged for cellular service. I’d say Mr. Slim is doing just fine.