Discovery of 80 Crates of Nazi Material in Argentina Reveals Dark History

argentina - A court in Argentina uncovers 83 crates filled with Nazi material from WWII, shedding light on the country's post-war role as a haven for war criminals.

Discovery of 80 Crates of Nazi Material in Argentina

An Argentine court has found 83 crates of Nazi material dating back to World War II, originally sent by Germans in 1941 and seized due to fears of unrest in the neutral country.

Contents and Investigation

The discovered items include propaganda, passports, and membership cards, with plans to meticulously examine them in the coming months for historical insights. Some may be displayed in museums.

Argentina's Post-War Role

Argentina harbored notorious war criminals like Joseph Mengele and Adolf Eichmann post-WWII, with around 5000 Germans with dubious pasts seeking refuge in the country. Plans to declassify secret documents aim to expose those complicit in aiding and profiting from their stay.

Uncovering the Truth

Declassified archives may reveal how war criminals escaped justice post-Holocaust, fleeing from Nazi Germany to Latin America through underground networks like the ratline, involving the Catholic Church and Nazi sympathizers.

Revealing Secrets

Argentina's forthcoming disclosure of detailed financial records could shed light on the escape routes, local support, and protection given to Nazi fugitives, exposing the extent of complicity in facilitating their arrival and sanctuary in the country.