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“Well, when I was very young, maybe 12 years, I began to make investments.”

Quote by Carlos Slim

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Carlos Slim, born on January 28, 1940, is a prominent businessperson from Mexico. He is the founder and former chairman of América Móvil, a major telecommunications company in Latin America and Spain. Slim's business empire spans various sectors, including retail, finance, and media, and has a significant global influence. more

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