Dozens of protesters gathered outside the tech billionaire's new mansion in Argentina, urging him to leave the country.
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A group of protesters in Argentina has demonstrated against Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel, gathering outside his new mansion in what appears to be opposition to the tech billionaire's presence in the country. The demonstration attracted dozens of participants who called for Thiel to leave Argentina.
The protest comes amid ongoing debates about the influence of tech billionaires and data analytics companies in Latin America. Palantir, the data mining company co-founded by Thiel, has faced criticism internationally for its work with government agencies and its role in immigration enforcement in the United States.
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No official response from Peter Thiel or Palantir regarding the protests has been reported.
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