Two Hispanics are among the top three billionaires named in Forbes' annual list of the richest people.
The number of billionaires in the world, according to Forbes, has reached an all-time high with 1,426 names, up 210 from 2012, with a combined net worth of $5.4 trillion, over last year's $4.6 trillion.
The publication's annual list of the wealthiest people on the planet was lead for the fourth year in a row by Mexico's telecomm tycoon Carlos Slim Helu, who boasted a net worth of $73 billion in 2012 --- $1 billion less than his all-time record. His portfolio saw a boost from surging stock prices with Grupo Financiero Inbursa, his financial arm, and at his industrial and retail giant, Grupo Carso.
Slim Helu also added soccer to the mix, buying into Mexico's Leon and Pachuca soccer teams and Spain's Real Oviedo club.
The list of billionaires list continues with Microsoft founder Bill Gates, with $67 billion, followed by Amancio Ortega Gaona , executive and founding chairman of the Inditex fashion group, better known for its chain of Zara clothing and accessories. His net worth is reported by Forbes as $57, up from $19.5 billion a year ago. READ MORE
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