The New Richest Man in the World
Mexican telecommunications mogul Carlos Slim has passed Bill Gates as the world’s most wealthy man. His fortune is $67.8bn, which is 8% of Mexico’s GNP. Wow.
Considering that, in 2002, half of the country’s population was living in poverty, and one fifth was living in EXTREME poverty, that is quite a feat.
According to Guardian, Mr. Slim is also known for his generousity, which is quite admirable. I have to admit, though, he looks like a soap opera villan.
Read the full article —–> http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,,2117330,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=24
Caro- you are missed. Be careful and watch out for the crazies. Get some hot pink Kevlar and polka-dot riot gear. We could totally market that.
xo, th
