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Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?

The Guardian World · 3 September 2026 at 13:00

Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?

Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in country Dozens of protesters converged on Peter Thiel’s mansion in Buenos Aires this week after a congressional session raised questions about the billionaire’s presence in the country.

In white masks, they held signs saying “Peter Thief” and “No to the Peter Thiel law” in front of the wrought-iron gates of the $12m (£8.9m) residence, which Thiel bought in April as he moved his family to Argentina.

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Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?

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