8. 17th Most Powerful People in the World
Carlos Slim Helu’s name echoes not just in Mexico, but also worldwide. As his company, Grupo Carso, serves worldwide, his name is carried through his products.
He is indeed one of the most powerful people in the world. And no, he did not knock out Rocky inside the ring. We’re not talking about that kind of power. Although, I’m not saying he can’t.
As mentioned before, Carlos basically rules Mexico. He holds the important key of the nation: economy. And through Grupo Carso, he has his hands on crucial aspects of one nation, such as telecommunication, fuel, and retail.
In other words, Carlos holds the power over many people, including the 200,000 employees working for him. For this influence, Forbes named him the 17th most powerful people in the world among other names like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
