A book by a well-known Italian writer who focuses on the mafia. This book looks at the cartels in Central and South America, and explores the links between the Italian mafia and these cartels. Above all, it is a catalogue of the incredible brutality of the cartels' method of operation.
It also explores specifically the world of cocaine, and the obscene profits that the cartels accumulate from this trade. Saviano also looks at how some of the biggest European, British and American banks are involved in laundering this money for the cartels. He basically maintains that, especially after the 2009 crash, this cocaine money was what was keeping much of the banking system afloat by providing easy liquidity.
I couldn't finish it - too repetitive, too depressing. A great example of how big crime, economic elites and big government all work together.
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