In Mexico, the ranking of billionaires is led by three prominent businessmen whose wealth and success have left a deep mark on the business world. In first place is Carlos Slim, recognized as the richest man in the country, with a fortune of 102 billion dollars. Germán Larrea Mota Velasco occupies the second position with a net worth of 27.9 billion dollars. In third place is Ricardo Salinas Pliego, owner of Grupo Salinas, with a fortune of 13.4 billion dollars.
Behind these iconic figures, little is known about their personal lives and those people who have accompanied them on their journey. Carlos Slim, magnate of conglomerates such as Grupo Carso and América Móvil, was married for more than 33 years to Soumaya Domit, whom he met when she was a 15-year-old teenager, while he was 24 years old. Two years after their first meeting, they decided to get married. Soumaya, known for her passion for art, inspired Slim to build the Soumaya Museum in her honor. The couple had six children: Carlos Slim Domit, Johanna Slim Domit, Marco Antonio Slim Domit, Soumaya Slim Domit, Vanessa Slim Domit and Patricio Slim Domit. Soumaya, who died in 1999 at the age of 50 from kidney problems, was valued for her warmth and social commitment, breaking away from the high society stereotype.
Germán Larrea, the second wealthiest man in Mexico, owns Grupo México, a conglomerate with interests in construction and mining. Larrea is known for his privacy and his personal life is a mystery even to the media. He is rumored to have two children, however, journalist Mario Maldonado, in a 2016 column for El Financiero, noted that he has a single daughter who resides and studies in Chicago. His discretion has given him the reputation of being one of the most reserved businessmen in the country, and therefore, there is no information that reveals whether he is married or who his partner has been.
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, third among the richest in the country, is married to María Laura Medina, originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco. The marriage took place in 2001 and together they have three children: Ricardo Emilio, Cristóbal Patricio and Mariano Mateo Salinas Medina. Medina moved to Mexico City at the age of 24, where he worked at TV Azteca, specifically in national sales.
However, his passion for interior design, which he studied at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, continued to accompany him and develop in his free time.
Source: infobae
