The economist Hernando de Soto appears in the files obtained as evidence in judicial proceedings involving the deceased magnate Jeffrey Epsteinaccused of sex trafficking of minors and sexual exploitation, as well as people around him. Soto is mentioned in one of the emails sent by an unknown interlocutor to Epstein, which recounts a meeting with the former presidential candidate. This communication was sent on February 1, 2010.
“I met with Hernando de Sotosupposedly one of the world’s great living economists. It was really disappointing; It seems like a fraud. He has only one good idea that sounds like common sense and is not entirely original. Also, he invited me out, how unpleasant,” the email reads. Subsequently, the interlocutor expresses to Epstein his interest in patent applications in other countries.
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In response to this message, Epstein only sent an email in which, without further explanation, he mentioned New York City.
It is not the only file from the Epstein case where De Soto is mentioned
In another email sent by a user identified as “David Slade” to Ghislaine Maxwellthe former British-American socialite who became known internationally for her role recruiting minors in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, De Soto is mentioned as part of a delegation that would accompany the former US president Bill Clinton during a trip through different areas of Africa. This email dates from September 2002.
The economist’s name appears on a list along with other figures, such as the actor Kevin Spaceyaccused of sexual abuse, or the businessman Casey Wassermanas part of the delegation that would accompany the tour between the cities of Accra and Kumasi, located in Ghana.
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The Republic He contacted the economist to find out if he had any type of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and people around them. In this regard, Soto He categorically denied any link with the deceased financier: “I categorically deny any relationship with the man. I have never been part of that life nor have I been in his house (…),” he stated. Regarding its mention in the second email, which refers to a trip with Clinton, Soto He recalled that trip, but maintained that in that context he did not establish any relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell.
More links between Epstein and Peru are revealed in latest documents
In this latest package of documents released by the United States Department of Justices related to the case Epstein There are also emails that allude to the eventual visit of the then Prince Andrew to Peruin which the organization of activities and meetings is mentioned, including references to “girls.” The messages are part of exchanges between Ghislaine Maxwell and other contacts in the environment of Epstein.
The Trujillo businessman appears involved in this correspondence. Juan Esteban Ganoza Templewho, in an email from February 2002, comments on the planning of an itinerary for Andrés in the country, with tourist proposals such as Nazca, walks and lunches. In the message chain, comments are made about the possibility of presenting “girls”, which motivated Maxwell will forward the content to another account associated with the former prince’s environment. Days later, from an email also linked to Epstein’s guide, the coordination of these contacts was left to the discretion of Maxwell and Ganoza, with the express request to keep the trip out of public scrutiny.
The businessman from Trujillo had already been mentioned in leaks spread by the Anonymous collective in 2020. At that time, Ganoza He denied any link with the magnate’s sexual exploitation network. In statements to the press, he maintained that he met Maxwell in New York in the eighties, but denied having participated in meetings, events or trips linked to Epstein, and claimed to have had no relationship with the illicit activities attributed to the financier.
