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Carlos Slim Helu

MONTMELO, SPAIN - MAY 12: F1 Supremo Bernie Ecclestone talks with Mexican businessman Carlos Slim on the grid before the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya on May 12, 2013 in Montmelo, Spain.

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About Carlos Slim Helu

Carlos Slim Helú (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkarlos eˈslim eˈlu], Arabic: كارلوس سليم حلو‎), simply known as Carlos Slim (born January 28, 1940), is a Mexican engineer, businessman and philanthropist largely focused on the telecommunications industry. He is currently the wealthiest person in the world with a net worth of around US$53.5 billion through his holdings.

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