Biography of la cosa nastra mafia

The history of the Sicilian Mafia can be traced back to the late 19th century in western Sicily, where mafia frontmen and bosses began to establish their influence in the region.

One of the major factors that led to the creation of Cosa Nostra was Gabellotto’s control over landlord-farmer relationships, which in turn gave rise to powerful mafia bosses in Sicily. The Italian State, in its quest to maintain control, inadvertently supported the growth of this secret society by relying on the expertise of the Mafiosi who were familiar with the local environment.

The Allies’ invasion of Sicily in had a profound impact on the Mafia, as it led to the sacking of fascist officials and the appointment of many previously imprisoned mafiosi to positions of authority.

This allowed the Mafia to expand its criminal activities beyond the island, engaging in protection racketeering, mediating conflicts between criminals, and fac