The Argentina Supreme Court's basement has revealed boxes containing Nazi-era propaganda and materials, sparking discussions on their historical implications and potential insights into Holocaust events.
Hidden Nazi-Era Archives Unearthed in Argentina's Supreme Court
Hidden Nazi-Era Archives Unearthed in Argentina's Supreme Court
A significant cache of documents revealing Nazi activities in Argentina during World War II has been discovered in the basement of the Supreme Court.
Workers at the Argentina Supreme Court unexpectedly uncovered boxes filled with Nazi-era documents while undertaking an archival project for a new Supreme Court Museum. The findings include notebooks adorned with swastikas and propaganda materials, all dating back to the early days of World War II, indicating extensive efforts to promote Adolf Hitler's ideology in Argentina during the war.
Court officials reported that these documents had been stored away for over 80 years. An official statement mentioned that the materials were originally sent from the German Embassy in Tokyo on June 20, 1941, aboard the Japanese ship Nan-a-Maru, at a time when Argentina maintained an official stance of neutrality in the conflict.
In a recent ceremony held to explore more content from the boxes, prominent members of the Argentine Jewish community, officials, and researchers examined the contents for their historical significance, particularly regarding Holocaust events. Horacio Rosatti, the president of the Supreme Court, highlighted the need for a thorough analysis of the documents due to their potential to uncover crucial insights into that dark chapter of history.
Jonathan Karszenbaum, executive director of Buenos Aires' Holocaust Museum, expressed his astonishment at the volume of the materials found, underscoring the importance of the discovery for researchers and historians alike. This remarkable find could shed light on the extent of Nazi influence and activities within Argentina during this tumultuous period.
