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Argentina to Declassify Files on Nazi Fugitives Following World War II
In a significant move, Argentina is preparing to release all government-held documents regarding Nazi fugitives who settled in the country after World War II. This decision comes amidst growing demands for transparency surrounding the escape routes used by these individuals.
The declassified documents are expected to encompass details of Nazi-linked bank accounts and archival records that illuminate the logistics underpinning the so-called Nazi “ratlines.” These secretive pathways facilitated the escape of many war criminals from justice.
Announcement by Government Officials
Guillermo Alberto Francos, Argentina’s Minister of the Interior, made the announcement on Tuesday. Reports from the Buenos Aires Times, citing DNEWS, confirmed this historic development.
It is estimated that as many as 10,000 Nazis and other fascist war criminals managed to evade accountability for their roles in Holocaust atrocities by fleeing to Argentina and other countries in Latin America.
Notorious Figures Among the Escapees
Some of the most infamous Nazis sought refuge in Argentina, including Adolf Eichmann, the architect behind the Final Solution, and Josef Mengele, known as the
