Carlos Slim was just declared the richest man in the world by Forbes magazine. He has ousted Bill Gates from the top spot, with an estimated wealth at $53.5 billion. Slim's spokesman refused to confirm the Forbes estimate to the BBC but said: “We're pleased that he has been considered the best businessman of the world.” Slim made his billions in telecommunications. He also owns restaurants, cement, and financial institutions. In 2008 Carlos Slim bought 6.4% of The New York Times Company. His companies Telmex, Telcel, and Am
