Please note that net worth estimates can fluctuate due to changes in financial markets, investments, and other economic factors.
Orlando Bravo: Co-founder and managing partner of Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm specializing in software investments. Bravo is recognized as the first Puerto Rican-born billionaire, with an estimated net worth of $9.8 billion. Bravor was born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Ricardo Salinas Pliego: Chairman and CEO of Grupo Salinas, a conglomerate with interests in telecommunications, retail, and financial services. Salinas Pliego has a net worth of approximately $12.8 billion.
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Paulson & Co. is a New York-based investment management firm. Paulson, known for his success in hedge fund management, has a net worth estimated at $4 billion. Paulson was born in New York City.
Peter Schiff: CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, a brokerage firm. Schiff is a prominent stockbroker, financial commentator, and investor. Nicknamed "Dr. Doom", Shiff has a net worth of around $70 million. Schiff was born in New Haven, Connecticut.
Jaime Fonalledas: President and CEO of Empresas Fonalledas, which owns Plaza Las Américas, the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean. Fonalledas oversees a conglomerate with interests in dairy operations, real estate, and retail. Fonalledas was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Ricky Martin: Internationally acclaimed singer and actor, often referred to as the "King of Latin Pop." Martin has sold over 70 million records worldwide, amassing a net worth of approximately $130 million. Enrique Martin Morales was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Daddy Yankee: Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, known professionally as Daddy Yankee, is a Puerto Rican rapper, renowned reggaeton artist, and producer - credited with popularizing the genre globally. Daddy Yankee has an estimated net worth of $50 million. Daddy Yankee was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Benicio del Toro: Academy Award-winning actor known for roles in films such as "Traffic" and "Sicario." Del Toro has a net worth of approximately $45 million. Del Toro was born in Saint German, Puerto Rico.
Yadier Molina: Former Major League Baseball catcher who played 19 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. Molina is considered one of the greatest defensive catchers in baseball history, with a net worth of around $65 million. Molina was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Chayanne: Popular Latin pop singer and actor, known for his romantic ballads and energetic performances. Chayanne has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, with an estimated net worth of $40 million. Chayanne. Born Elmer Figueroa Arce, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.
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