Mar 9 • 19:48 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

This is the 'ghost' hotel of Toviggino on the outskirts of Santiago del Estero

Toviggino's luxurious 'ghost' hotel near Santiago del Estero operates without tourists, raising suspicions about its funding origins and corporate connections.

Pablo Toviggino, treasurer of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), owns a luxurious hotel on the outskirts of Santiago del Estero that operates without regular tourism. The establishment boasts top-notch infrastructure but has no significant guest turnover, prompting scrutiny from federal authorities regarding the origins of its funding. Toviggino's hotel operates within a corporate conglomerate that is under investigation for potential misappropriation of foreign funds.

The hotel, referred to as a 'ghost' hotel due to its lack of guests, employs about 30 staff members who maintain the facilities for sporadic visits from professional sports delegations. The staff carries out their duties in a deserted environment, with cleaning personnel attending to the dusty corners of the empty hallways. This unusual operation model raises eyebrows about the financial viability and purpose of the hotel, particularly in light of Toviggino's position in the sports sector.

The ongoing investigation into the hotel’s funding sources and corporate ties could have significant implications for Toviggino’s reputation and the AFA as a whole. Allegations of financial misconduct in such a high-profile setting could further complicate the relationship between sports administration and governance, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability in public-facing enterprises associated with public figures in Argentina.

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