# PayPal co-founder, Palantir chieftain, and early Facebook backer Peter Thiel has acquired a grand estate in Buenos Aires.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-24 · New York Post*

## Key points

- Peter Thiel purchased a storied Buenos Aires mansion for $12 million, setting a local record.
- Thiel's buy is linked to his support of Argentine President Javier Milei's radical economic reforms.
- Thiel spent over a week in Buenos Aires, reportedly meeting with local business leaders during the deal.
- BuySell BA claims this is not Thiel's last property purchase in Buenos Aires and more associates are looking.

**Companies:** Palantir
**Countries:** Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, Malta

[Read the full story on New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/04/24/real-estate/billionaire-peter-thiel-buys-buenos-aires-mansion-for-12m/)

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