Secret documents on Nazis who fled to Argentina after WWII being declassified
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Argentina: Declassified Nazi-Related Files Released Online
Above: Javier Milei speaks at an event in honor of the Holocaust victims held in Buenos Aires on May 8, 2024. Image copyright: Erica Canepa/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Javier Milei has made good on his promise to reveal details about how thousands of fugitive Nazi war criminals ended up in Argentina after World War II as well as on his broader commitment to government transparency and historical accountability. Remarkably, he is the Argentine leader who did the most to help bring justice to the Holocaust victims.
Narrative B
Milei may have been called a "great friend" of Israel, especially compared to his predecessors, but it's hard to see how these files could be helpful in bringing justice at a time when most, if not all, of those involved are long dead. This release is much more about domestic politics, as he hopes to further discredit the founder of Peronism, the political movement he has long despised.