Wamani: Martín Varsavsky's Mendoza refuge for a hypothetical war
Businessman Martín Varsavsky, a member of the Silicon Valley elite, caused a stir this week in the 'Financial Times' by declaring that "we're already in World War III." Working from that premise, the entrepreneur says that "it makes sense to have a refuge" and reveals details of Wamani, his retreat in the Mendoza foothills. But the site’s corporate paperwork conceals a geopolitical paradox. Leer…
The Wamani complex, a 32,000-hectare estate located in the San Carlos foothills of Mendoza Province, has evolved from a secretive corporate venture to a geopolitical controversy on a global scale. Argentine billionaire Martín Varsavsky spearheaded this project, which is designed to function as a hypothetical sanctuary for Silicon Valley elites in the event of a Third World War. The estate is home to self-sufficient infrastructure, including artificial intelligence servers, an airstrip, and access to pure water sources.
Varsavsky's partner in the venture, Alejandro Oxenford, is Argentina's current ambassador to the United States and the founder of two prominent tech platforms. Oxenford's involvement in the Wamani estate raises questions about the potential conflicts of interest between his public role and private business interests. The ambassador has denied any connection between his investment and geopolitical considerations, stating that it is a passive, minority stake in a non-managed project.
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