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Argentine Lawmakers Scrutinize Peter Thiel and Palantir AI Investments

Opposition lawmakers held a five-hour congressional hearing examining Peter Thiel's interests in Argentina and the potential deployment of Palantir artificial intelligence systems within the state, amid concerns over digital sovereignty.
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Argentina Plans to Use Pension Fund Capital to Expand Mortgage Lending

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