Mexican tycoon overtakes Bill Gates as world's richest man

[uscitizen]

Mexican tycoon overtakes Bill Gates as world's richest man


Fiona Walsh, business editor
Tuesday July 3, 2007
Guardian Unlimited

Carlos Slim
Carlos Slim has overtaken Bill Gates. Photograph: Roberto Velazquez/AP

Microsoft founder Bill Gates looks to have lost his title as the world's richest man, toppled from top spot by the Mexican telecoms tycoon Carlos Slim.

Three months ago the cigar-chomping Mr Slim quietly slipped past legendary US investor Warren Buffett to take second place in the global wealth league.

Now, thanks to a surge in the shares of his America Movil group, Mr Slim has claimed pole position, according to the Mexican online financial publication, Sentido Común.

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[evince]

Glad to hear hes a charitable guy

 

[charver]

It's only a matter of time before Topspin overhauls them both.

 

[evince]

Are you saying Top would do things to these guys for money?

 

[charver]

Is that what i'm saying?

I'm not even sure if his bread's buttered that way, not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[uscitizen]

Are you saying Top would do things to these guys for money?

Only if spinner got the chance.