Investment: Peter Thiel steigt bei Argentiniens größtem Öl-Exporteur ein

In Buenos Aires, Peter Thiel's hedge fund has significantly increased its stake in Vista Energy SAB, Argentina's largest oil exporter. This move deepens the US tech billionaire's ties to the South American nation, following his recent purchase of a Buenos Aires villa. According to a mandatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published on Friday, Thiel held nearly 1.2 million Vista shares at the end of the second quarter, making his investment worth about $76 million as of June 30.

The fund's portfolio is dominated by its position in Amazon, with Vista being the only non-US company in the list of holdings. Thiel has visited Argentina multiple times this year, even being spotted in a chess club in Buenos Aires. This could suggest that his investment extends beyond personal and financial interests. Thiel met with President Javier Milei in April.

The two are ideologically aligned and support libertarian policies. Milei is currently pursuing a radical market liberalization reform in Argentina, following decades of heavy regulation. President Milei reportedly inquired about the sustainability of these reforms and capital taxes during their meeting.