The Nazis were notorious. Why did they hang out in South America after the war?

According to statistics, after World War II, about 9,000 Nazi war criminals fled to South America and entered Chile and Argentina. Most senior Nazi officials entered Chile with a lot of money to preserve their strength, and were hired as officers by the Chilean army, including the commander-in-chief of the Chilean armed forces, who was also a German officer, so that the Chilean army we see now is almost a replica of the Nazis from uniform to March. These elite officers cooperated with German companies to establish many secret organizations, which can be called a mini version of Nazi Germany.

Why did Chile take in Nazi war criminals who opposed the world? This matter has to start with the European immigration tide in colonial times.

From the19th century, Germans immigrated to South America in large numbers, including Argentina and Chile. After the independence of South American countries, governments began to introduce military advisers and advanced weapons to Europe to develop their own military strength, and their uniforms and badges were inextricably linked with the countries that introduced military advisers. For example, the uniforms of French military advisers imported from Peru and Mexico are very similar to those of France, and Italian military advisers imported from Ecuador have also changed into light gray uniforms. The uniforms of countries such as Chile and Argentina, which once hired German military advisers, are naturally full of German flavor, which is why the Chilean army has always been dressed in German style.

When Chile expanded southward in the early days, Indians took refuge in France and established a new France, so Chile introduced a large number of Prussian immigrants. After the victory of the war, the land was granted to settle down, farming in peacetime and serving as a soldier in wartime, so southern Chile was also called Nande.

In the process of emerging powers such as Germany and the United States competing for colonies, raw materials and markets with established powers such as Britain and France, Germany gained the upper hand in South America and invested heavily. Because of a large number of German immigrants, Germany has established good relations with South American countries.

In World War II, South America was not affected by the war and basically did not participate in the war. There is no conflict of interest with Germany, and many officers in the army sympathize with Germany. After the defeat of Germany, the remaining Nazis and Germans will definitely not be able to stay in Europe. North America is hostile to the United States and Canada, and there are Jews everywhere, so it is impossible to go. Asia and Africa are too poor and chaotic, with different races, and there is no way to hide them. Most importantly, Asia and Africa were basically under the control of Britain and France after the war, while Australia and New Zealand were Britain's younger brothers. Not long ago, I was at war with Germany, so naturally I can't go.

Looking at the whole map, we can only go to South America, where the mass base is good and there are a large number of German villagers who immigrated early. The local government has a good relationship with Germany and even learns from Germany. Not only will there be no danger, but it will also provide protection on its own initiative.

In addition, some Nazis who were useful to the United States changed their surnames under the arrangement of American agents and tried to sneak into the United States through South America as a springboard. Because the United States stipulates that all Nazis are prohibited from entering the country (it can be seen that the United States also has many disgraceful aspects). Later, many people found that South America was very suitable for their survival because of its complicated politics and turbulent situation. Why did they go to America?