Ranch previously owned by Javier Duarte could turn into a hospital to treat patients infected with COVID-19

The ranch known as “ El Faunito ,” previously owned by Javier Duarte , will be turned into a hospital to treat patients infected with COVID-19 .

Javier Duarte

, the former Veracruz Governor, is currently in prison after being charged with organized crime and embezzlement.

Javier Duarte recently divorced Karime Macías , who is wanted by Mexican authorities. Macías currently lives in London, where she is facing an extradition process.

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The property is located in Fortín de las Flores , Veracruz , was lent to the Health and Public Security ministries.

Ranch previously owned by Javier Duarte could turn into a hospital to treat patients infected with COVID-19

The ranch was donated to the Ecology Institute to be used as a research center but the maintenance costs are too high and they have prevented its use.

The ranch has 15 bedrooms, two tennis courts, a soccer field, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi, a wine cellar, and a chapel.

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The property is decorated with paintings from Raúl Anguiano, José García Ocejo, Luis Fracchia, and Alegre Reyero, as well as sculptures by Pedro Cervantes.

Ranch previously owned by Javier Duarte could turn into a hospital to treat patients infected with COVID-19

According to neighbors, the ranch was a favorite of Javier Duarte and it was the place where he chose to stay after he ran away from authorities.

“El Faunito” is valued at MXN $200 million.

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