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The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina

The $687 million irony of Peter Thiel’s reported plan to ditch the US for Argentina
The Independent World Friday 29 May 2026, 01:41 UTC By Josh Marcus 1 min read
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With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US. So why head off for other shores?

With a stream of government contacts and his protégé in the White House, the billionaire is at the height of his influence in the US. So why head off for other shores?

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