Always the Same Map

The trope that "German's Fled to Latin America after the war" is overinflated anti-Latin American propaganda at this point. The US and broader west took in just as many if not more Germans who fled.

knowing this absurdly evil reality, you're unfortunately probably right

I think it also has to do with the Schengen deal and making it easier for Latin American tourists to visit Spain and Portugal, as well as Rome which is a highly regarded tourism location for Catholics.

I think the same map mostly applies to all other EU countries, though your max stay is 3 months with no permits.

Edit: handy source https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/who-needs-schengen-visa/

That was my first thought as well.

That was my thought as well, didn't know how to articulate it (cough cough, expecially Argentina)