Declassified docs reveal Argentinian gov. knew Jozef Mengele was living in Buenos Aires in 1950s

Argentinian president Javier Milei ordered the declassification of a series of 1850 documents about Nazis and their activities in Argentina, revealing Mengele's life in Buenos Aires.

Declassified document showing possible changes in the appearance of war criminal Josef Mengele.

Declassified document showing possible changes in the appearance of war criminal Josef Mengele.

(photo credit: National Archives Argentina)

ByMATHILDA HELLER

DECEMBER 1, 2025 17:25

Updated: DECEMBER 1, 2025 17:29