Protesters dressed as Gandalf surround Palantir founder’s house
About a dozen protesters accused Palantir of surveillance and objected to Thiel’s $76 million investment in Vista Energy, Argentine outlet Infocielo reported.
- About a dozen protesters dressed as Gandalf gathered outside Peter Thiel's mansion in Palermo Chico, Buenos Aires, on August 19, chanting against his $76 million investment in Vista Energy.
- Citizens Gandalf, as the group identified itself, accused Palantir Technologies—the data analytics firm co-founded by Thiel—of enabling American government surveillance through its software and predictive policing tools.
- Demonstrators carried a banner reading "You shall not pass" while singing reworked chants, including: "You want palantirs to see the future / Look yourself at the mirror, you."
- Footage of the demonstration circulated widely on X and TikTok, while Argentinian police reported the gathering was peaceful with no arrests and no indication Thiel engaged with protesters.
- Thiel previously described Gandalf as "a crazy person who wants to start a war," reflecting ideological tensions over foreign tech influence in Argentine industries as his investment footprint deepens.
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Peter Thiel Targeted By Protesters Dressed in Gandalf Outfit Outside Home Over Palantir Surveillance
Protesters dressed as Gandalf, the wizard from The Lord of the Rings, have staged a rare demonstration outside tech billionaire Peter Thiel's home in Buenos Aires, accusing Palantir, the data analytics firm he co-founded, of enabling US government surveillance. Dressed in pointed grey hats and long cloaks, the small group sang reworked Argentinian football chants aimed at Thiel, including one lyric shared widely online: 'You want palantirs to se…
Inspired by the character of the “Lord of the Rings” saga, a group of protesters rode in suits in front of the tycoon’s home and showed a flag with a strong message
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel is investing millions in the largest Argentine oil exporter. In addition to favourable investment conditions and low environmental protection, he is particularly attracted by the vision of an Argentine Silicon Valley. American tech billionaire Peter Thiel has bought large shares in Argentine oil company Vista. The co-founder of PayPal and Palantir now holds shares worth 76 million US dollars with Argentina's largest …
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