Did Argentina as a country approach Nazi Germany in World War II?

1939 On September 4th, shortly after the outbreak of the European War, Argentina declared its neutrality in the world war, thus setting the tone for Argentina's wartime diplomacy. 1July 6, 942, Argentine President Ramon? Castillo announced that Argentina will continue to maintain a neutral policy. However, although Argentina declared "neutrality" in the war, due to historical reasons, its authorities secretly maintained close relations with Nazi Germany during the war. The Afghan government, soldiers and big capitalists have always sympathized with or supported the cause of Nazi Germany, but they are half-hearted about the wartime actions of their allies and refuse to participate in the defense system in the western hemisphere. After the Pacific War broke out, the Argentine government believed that Germany would win and control Europe, so it was very important to maintain good relations with it. Therefore, the spy's illegal activities in its territory were tolerated and connived. 1At the Pan-American Conference held in Rio de Janeiro in June, 1942, the Argentine authorities interfered with and prevented the adoption of the agreement on breaking diplomatic relations between Latin American countries and the Axis countries and Japan, refused to declare war on the Axis countries and did not participate in the United Nations declaration. It was not until 1942 that the American Economic and Financial Control Conference was held in Washington, D.C., that Argenyan ostensibly terminated all commercial activities with the Axis countries and secretly traded with Natsu. During the war, due to the cooperation of the Argentine government, most German companies in Argentina handed over their profits to local spy organizations as their activities funds. At the same time, with the support of the German Embassy in Afghanistan, Germany carried out publicity by infiltrating Afghan domestic newspapers. In addition, it exerted influence on the Argentine army by sending German military advisers and secretly providing technology and military materials. 1943, some young Argentine officers came to power through military and political changes. The new military government has made no secret of its sympathy for Natsu. According to Natsu de, Argentina is the only "European" country on the South American continent. Hitler hoped that Argentina could lead a group of pro-German countries in South America, thus crowding out the local influence of the United States and Britain. In addition, Argentina is also a supplier of Nacui. The German government assured the Argentine government that the German navy would ensure the safety of Argentine ships as long as they informed them of their sailing route and time. Although commodities such as wheat and beef are easily intercepted by allies, small-scale smuggling, such as industrial diamonds and platinum urgently needed by Germany, continues to flow from Argentina to Germany. Therefore, Argentina's "neutrality" during World War II is often dismissed as "false neutrality". In addition, Argentina is the main destination of Germany's hidden property. During the war, many Argentine companies and even the government provided cover to "legalize" the funds and property of the summer project, so that these illegal assets were not confiscated by the allies. Until1944,65438+127 October, an espionage case was uncovered in Argentina, and the Argentine government broke off diplomatic relations with Germany and Japan because of its involvement in the special agents sent by the Axis countries. Later, for fear of being isolated by other countries in the western hemisphere, especially under the pressure of the United States, Argentina symbolically declared war on Germany and Japan until the end of March 1 month before Nazi Germany surrendered.

In addition, according to German journalist Gaby? Weber's book Contact with Germany: Money Laundering of Nazi Wealth in Argentina describes that in the more than ten years after the war, the government of Peron, Argentina, helped German companies to transfer the wealth illegally accumulated by Nazi Germany during the war to Argentina, and then transferred it back to Germany from Argentina. The Central Bank of Argentina also allows German companies to exchange money at preferential prices. Therefore, in February 1946, the U.S. government accused Argentina and Peron of cooperating with the Axis powers according to the seized German documents. Argentina is also the main refuge of Nazi war criminals after the war. Before and during the war, the church also promoted the relationship between Argentina and Germany. Argentina's military government and church have always dreamed of establishing a Spanish Catholic country in South America to compete with the United States. Egged on by the Vatican, Argentine Ambassador to Spain Escobar was ordered to hold talks with German and Vatican officials to discuss cooperation. After meeting with Cardinal Maggioni, Secretary-General of the Vatican Office, he reached an agreement that once the war is over, Argentina will implement a more relaxed new immigration law, thus laying the groundwork for the "escape road" of Nadella dignitaries from the Vatican to Argentina at the end of the war. After the Second World War, many Nathrists fled to Argentina and were sheltered by the Argentine government at that time. According to Argentine President Carlos 1997? Menem was forced by public opinion to set up an investigation committee on Nazi activities in Argentina: Argentina is the hiding place of at least 180 Nazi criminals. However, unofficial figures are much higher.

At the end of World War II, Argentina was eligible to join the United Nations because its wartime partners, such as the United States and the Soviet Union, argued about the post-war world order and the founding members of the United Nations. Because of this, many countries that really participated in the war and made great sacrifices regarded Argentina as the first speculator with two heads.

It must be admitted that no matter what position Argentina takes, in a country with commercial interests and a large number of expatriates, there will be many practical difficulties in the complex environment of the backyard of the United States. In World War II, Argentina didn't really care which of the belligerents won or lost. The key to Argentina's position is interest. At this point, Argentina's "neutrality" is essentially the same as that of Latin American countries, all for its own practical interests. The difference is that Argentina is unwilling to link its destiny with any other country, nor is it willing to succumb to any external pressure. Instead, I took a position that I thought was in line with the national interests at that time according to the situation. Moreover, during World War II, Argentina also sent a lot of materials to its allies, and participated in the cause of supporting its allies to a certain extent. However, under the theme of the just cause of the French and French wars in the Second World War, Argentina's practice is really debatable, whether morally, emotionally or in the nature of the war.