Carlos Slim is the wealthiest man in Mexico by far.Cario Lopez-Mills/ AP
Carlos Slim Helu — Mexico's wealthiest man — is one of the richest self-made billionaires in the world.
Slim's influence is far-reaching in Mexico and abroad. Bloomberg estimates Slim's net worth to be at least $44 billion, but he could be worth as much as $51 billion, according to Forbes.
But, considering he's involved in hundreds of companies in Mexico, which is also known as "Slimlandia," Slim flies under the radar more than you might expect.
Despite his wealth, Slim lives a relatively frugal lifestyle; he's lived in the same six-bedroom house for more than 40 years.
Here's a look at Slim's life and massive business empire.
Christi Danner contributed to an earlier version of this article.