Marcelo Tinelli sold his luxurious ranch in José Ignacio for a multimillion-dollar sum

Marcelo Tinelli has just closed one of the most high-profile real estate deals of the year: the sale of his iconic estate "Guanahani" in José Ignacio, Uruguay. The property, located in the exclusive La Boyita area, changed ownership for a figure close to 11 million dollars, according to reports in recent hours. This fact has not gone unnoticed, since the transaction took place amid a delicate economic and judicial situation for the Argentine host and businessman.

The estate, spanning 5.2 hectares (12.85 acres), was for years a symbol of Tinelli's lifestyle. With a mansion featuring nine suites, a heated pool, gym, guest houses, private trails, and a professional soccer field (where even Diego Maradona once played), "Guanahani" was the setting for dreamlike summers, celebrity parties, and high-profile romances. From Paula Robles and Guillermina Valdés to current partner Milett Figueroa, many of the host's partners spent time at that nearly private beach where he used to share mate by the sea and unique moments.

Tinelli had acquired the property in the 2000s from financier Willy López, and rebuilt it together with Paula Robles. The name "Guanahani" refers to the first American island where Christopher Columbus landed, and for more than two decades it was a personal and social refuge for the most iconic host in Argentine television.

However, the sale was finalized in a complex context. Tinelli is currently facing a series of labor complaints that directly impact his production company, LaFlia. The SATSAID union accused him of having employees with overdue salaries and no medical coverage. Actresses such as Luisa Albinoni and Florencia Peña publicly pointed to him for non-payment. Peña even stated that the debt also affects her son.

Meanwhile, embargoes and lawsuits have been filed against the production company, although Tinelli insists that the company is not closed and that they are continuing to work to regularize the situation.

Although the destination of the funds obtained from the sale has not been confirmed, in the media many speculate that it was a maneuver to obtain liquidity and address the most urgent financial obligations.