In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape NYT | Top Stories By: Emma Bubola and Ryan Mac 28 May 2026 at 20:22 The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader. © Matias Baglietto/ReutersPeter Thiel, right, arriving for a meeting with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires in April.