Case for Carlos
Created millions of jobs; funds cultural institutions
What voters may question: Telmex monopoly kept Mexican internet among world's most expensive; questioned wealth accumulation methods
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Carlos Slimvs
Charles Koch
Head-to-head comparison
Carlos Slim vs Charles Koch
Who is richer—and who do voters respect more?
Carlos Slim has the larger estimated fortune ($123.3B vs $76.9B), while the public-impact ranking measures something different: which billionaire voters believe has contributed more positively. Compare their records and cast your vote.
This matchup is based on public perception from anonymous votes. Pick the person you think had the better impact.
At a glance
Carlos Slim
Charles Koch
$123.3B
Estimated net worth
$76.9B
América Móvil, Telmex
Main company
Koch Industries
#25
Public rank
#24
Open
Matchup result
Open
Estimated net worth is shown in USD billions. Source estimates: Carlos Slim: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗); Charles Koch: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, as of Sep 2, 2026, accessed Sep 2, 2026 (source ↗). The public rank and matchup result update as votes change.
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Case for Charles
Donates to criminal justice reform; supports some bipartisan causes
What voters may question: Decades of funding climate denial; shaped regulatory rollbacks benefiting his industry
Carlos Slim
Charles Koch
1,321
ELO
1,335
17%
Win rate
21%
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7d trend
-18
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