Meet 7 of Mexico's richest people
Mexico had a strong showing in Forbes' World Billionaires list. Mexico had the second-most Latin American billionaires on the list, only coming in second to Brazil. Here are the 7 richest people from our neighbors to the south.
1. Carlos Slim Helu
Mexican telecommunications tycoon Carlos Slim speaks during news conference at the Soumaya museum in Mexico City. (AP Photo)
Net worth: $69.05 billion
Source of wealth: Telecom
Carlos Slim, the 74-year-old Mexican telecom mogul, is first on our list as the richest Mexican alive -he also the second richest person on the planet, only second to Bill Gates. Slim has amassed a net worth of $69.05 through several investments like America Movil, and industrial conglomerate Grupo Carso and a minority stake in the New York Times among other investments.
2. German Larrea Mota Velasco
Net worth: $13.36 billion
Source of wealth: Mining
The 60-year-old Mexican has accumulated a net worth of $13.36 billion. He owns half of Grupo Mexico, the biggest mining and infrastructure company in Mexico. His net worth, however dropped $2 billion according to Forbes due to a drop in price of Grupo Mexico's shares and lower copper prices.
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3. Alberto Bailleres Gonzalez
Net worth: $11.9 billion
Source of wealth: Mining
Alberto Bailleres Gonzalez comes in third on our richest Mexicans list. The 82-year-old mining titan has built a net worth estimated at $11.9 billion. Despite his obvious success, his fortune fell $5.8 billion in the last year due to slow economic growth holding back his mining company, according to Forbes.
4. Ricardo Salinas Pliego
In this March 27, 2008 file photo, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, Banco Azteca's owner, speaks at the inauguration of a branch of Banco Azteca in Recife, Brazil. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
Net worth: $7.94 billion
Source of wealth: Retail, media
Ricardo Salinas, the 58-year-old owner of retail stores, banks and TV businesses, lands fourth on the list. Grupo Elektra, his retail and banking enterprise, have taken a hit this year due to a down-turn in Mexico's economy. Salinas' fortune dropped about $1.6 billion because of the economy. His net worth is estimated at $7.94 billion.
5. Eva Gonda de Rivera
Net worth: $6.59 billion
Source of wealth: Beverages
Eva Gonda de Rivera and her daughters own 27% of the shares of Fomento Economico Mexicano (Femsa), a bottling and convenience store company. Gonda de Rivera enjoyed a gain of $300 million in the past year despite Mexico's economic problems. Her net worth is estimated at $6.59 billion.
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6. Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala
Net worth: $5.16 billion
Source of wealth: Beer
Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala is the second woman on the list. The 50-year-old's rule as the "Queen of beer" in Mexico came to an end when she decided to swap her stake in Grupo Modelo for cash in 2013 after Anheuser-Busch InBev acquired Grupo Modelo for $20 billion. Her wealth is estimated at $5.16 billion.
7. Antonio del Valle Ruiz
Antonio del Valle Ruiz is on Forbes' Billionaire list for the first time this year. (BMV)
Net worth: $4.76 billion
Source of wealth: Chemicals
Antonio del Valle made Forbes' World Billionaires list for the first time this year. The 75-year-old, along with his children, own a $4 billion stake in Mexico's largest chemical maker, Mexichem. He also owns stakes in chemical distributor Grupo Pocheta and Spanish bank Popular Español. His net worth is estimated at $4.76 billion.
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