According to documents, magnate Jeffrey Epstein not only visited Uruguay in December 2016, but also maintained a sustained financial link with Roberto Giordano. Reports indicate that the stylist received multiple money transfers from the pedophile, who used his stays in the Southern Cone to expand his network of contacts under the guise of high-society events, according to the Argentine News Agency. The confirmation of Epstein's presence in Uruguay emerged from an exchange of emails with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The stylist, who spent his final years based in Uruguay, was away from the media spotlight after being sentenced to two years and four months in prison for defrauding the state and failing to pay contributions for more than 500 employees. During his stay in the neighboring country, Giordano used to complain about the "lack of legal security" in Argentina, while files in Washington were already beginning to trace the origin of the funds that financed his years of glory on the runway. For investigators, these documents open a new line on the reach of Epstein's network in South America and the role that fashion events played in his relationship scheme. In messages dated December 29, 2016, Epstein postpones a meeting with the official, claiming he had to travel urgently to Punta del Este. In this context, Epstein would have made deposits to Giordano dating back even ten years before his last known visit. The money is linked to the logistics of Giordano's mega-shows, where models such as Nicole Neumann, Andrea Frigerio, and Dolores Barreiro walked, and divas like Susana Giménez and Mirtha Legrand attended. The events served as a magnet for figures such as Alain Delon and Sophia Loren, creating an environment of prestige that Epstein would have taken advantage of to infiltrate. The end of an empire and the exile of Giordano. The revelation comes after the death of Roberto Giordano in November 2024. Buenos Aires, February 1 (NA) — A dark connection has come to light after the declassification of documents from the United States Department of Justice.
