6. Carlos Slim Helú – $54.58 Billion
In 1990, the merger of Corporación Industrial Carso and Grupo Inbursa resulted in the creation of the global conglomerate, Grupo Carso. The company is owned by Carlos Slim Helú and for three straight years in a row, he was rated as the richest person in the world. The conglomerate organization has a hand in a variety of different industry, including healthcare and financial services. The most recognizable acquisition in Grupo Carso’s history was when the telecom industry was privatized and Telmex no longer was controlled by the Mexican government. Just as so many other billionaires have sought to have political influence, Carlos Slim Helú maintained his business adventures and gained some strong political connection. As of 2017, Carlos Slim Helú had a net worth of around $54.58 billion.
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