South Florida has always been a place where crime bosses of New York organized crime- Bonnano, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese- can do business. They have had a presence in the area since the 1930s. Because of this history, South Florida is often referred to as “open” territory for these families. The criminal underworld has […]
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The Cuban Revolution triggered seismic changes, none more impactful than the immigration of more than a million Cuban exiles to the US. These Cubans settled mainly in Miami, but also elsewhere throughout America. This Cuban society thrived with many embracing the American dream, becoming wealthy and forging political connections. Miami’s transformation into a Latin American […]