When discussing the richest families in Mexico, it's essential to note that the country's wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few influential families who have built their fortunes through various industries. Here are some of the wealthiest families in Mexico:
Top 5 Richest Families in Mexico
- *The Slim Family*: With a net worth of $95.8 billion, Carlos Slim Helú is not only the richest person in Mexico but also one of the top 3 richest individuals globally. His fortune comes from his conglomerate, Grupo Carso, which has significant stakes in numerous Mexican enterprises, including telecommunications giant América Móvil.
- *The Larrea Family*: Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco, with an estimated net worth of $29.8 billion, is another prominent figure. He directs Grupo México, the largest mining company in Mexico and one of the top three copper extractors worldwide.
- *The Baillères Family*: Alejandro Baillères Gual, with a net worth of $8 billion, is a business heir and current CEO of Grupo Nacional Provincial. He also sits on the boards of major mining producer Peñoles and precious metals extractor Fresnillo plc.
- *The Servitje Family*: Daniel Servitje Montull, with a net worth of $7.7 billion, is the CEO and President of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company. His leadership has contributed significantly to the company's global expansion.
- *The Aramburuzabala Family*: MarÃa Asunción Aramburuzabala, chairperson of Tresalia Capital, has an estimated net worth of $6.3 billion. She inherited a stake in Grupo Modelo, the brewery co-founded by her grandfather, and played a pivotal role in its sale to Anheuser-Busch ¹ ².
Other Notable Families
- *The Salinas Pliego Family*: Ricardo Salinas Pliego, founder of Grupo Salinas, has a net worth of $13.5 billion. His conglomerate has interests in retail, media, and telecommunications.
- *The Hank Rhon Family*: Carlos Hank Rhon, with a net worth of $3.2 billion, accumulated his wealth through the sale of his financial enterprise, Grupo Financiero Interacciones, to Banorte.
- *The Beckmann Family*: Juan Domingo Beckmann Legorreta, CEO of José Cuervo, has a net worth of $3.3 billion. His family has controlled the tequila brand for over two centuries ¹ ².
