Carlos Slim Overtakes Bill Gates as World's Richest

Mexican businessman's net worth is $53.5B, Forbes estimates

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 10, 2010 7:03 PM CST
Updated Mar 11, 2010 8:11 AM CST

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Carlos Slim Overtakes Bill Gates as World's Richest — Mexican businessman Carlos Slim is the world's richest man, according to Forbes. (AP Photo)

Mexican businessman Carlos Slim has overtake Bill Gates to become the world’s richest person, with Forbes’ annual estimate giving him a net worth of $53.5 billion—a hair more (well, to them) than the Microsoft founder’s $53 billion even. Investor Warren Buffet ($47 billion) is third, followed by Indian magnates Muskesh Ambani ($29) and Lakshmi Mittal ($28.7). Click the link at right for the full list.
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