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.
I guess Billy-boy’s going to have start increasing production on Vista-only products to catch back up. ;P Though, I do agree with a certain digg reader:
definition of irony:
Millions of Mexicans cross the border into the US to find jobs and make money. Meanwhile the world’s richest man is now a Mexican.