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Nazi officials in South America after WWII

Thousands of Nazi officials and collaborators fled to South America after World War II, with some estimates as high as 9,000 individuals. Notable figures such as Adolf Eichmann, Josef Mengele, and Klaus Barbie were among those who escaped.

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Jan 19, 2026

How many high-ranking Nazi officials fled to South America after WWII and who were they?

Estimates and archival releases suggest thousands of Nazi officials and collaborators reached South America after World War II, with some sources reporting as many as 9,000 individuals passing through...