Madero Center
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Buenos Aires , Argentina |
| Products | Luxury accommodation, apartments |
Madero Center is a luxury five-star accommodation situated in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires.
Characteristics
This establishment offers amenities such as a bar, two swimming pools, a solarium, and a sauna. It is composed of several towers, with individual apartments valued at approximately US$700,000 each.
Prominent figures in Argentine politics and business have invested in properties within Madero Center. Among them are former Vice President Amado Boudou and entrepreneur Cristóbal López. Additionally, ex-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner acquired two apartments along with eight parking spaces as part of her investment portfolio.
Boudougate
Amado Boudou, who served as Vice President and previously as Minister of Economy, faces allegations of misusing his official capacity to prevent the bankruptcy of Ciccone Calcográfica. These accusations stem from purported personal connections with the company's owners, presenting a conflict of interest scenario. Boudou has denied any such relationships. It is noteworthy that his monthly fees at Madero Center are paid via Siren S.A., an entity associated with "London Supply," one of the companies involved in financing Ciccone’s bankruptcy.
The Route of the K-Money
In 2013, Madero Center became central to controversy after Federico Elaskar disclosed on Periodismo para todos that it housed "La Rosadita," an enterprise implicated in money laundering activities. This company reportedly transferred funds originating from Santa Cruz Province to destinations including Uruguay and Switzerland through a network of shell corporations. Transactions were deliberately segmented into amounts of 1.5 million to evade detection. The building's private parking area was utilized to securely transport cash, while new clients were required to receive invitations from existing members.
Following this television revelation, Judge Sebastián Casanello authorized a search and seizure operation at Madero Center. The inquiry uncovered attempts to delete computer files during that timeframe. Furthermore, it was revealed that "Austral Construcciones," owned by Lázaro Báez—who is a key suspect—was among the clientele of "La Rosadita."