La Guerra di 'Ndrangheta nella Sibaritide. Oltre 50 anni di omicidi, alleanze e tradimenti

In this episode, I reconstruct the history of the 'Ndrangheta in the Sibaritide region from the 1970s to today. The mafia war in the Upper Ionian area of ​​Cosenza didn't begin in 2018 with the murder of Leonardo Portoraro in Villapiana: it has its roots in 50 years of conflict, beginning when a Salerno-based Camorrista—Giuseppe Cirillo—arrived in Calabria and transformed a fragmented local criminal organization into a 'Ndrangheta structure. 📌 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THIS LESSON: Through the documents of the Galassia maxi trial, the final sentences, and recent collaborations with the justice system, I retrace 50 years of conflict: from the Cirillo-Spina and Carelli-Portoraro feuds of the 1970s and 1990s to the feud between the Abruzzese and Forastefano clans, which culminated in an unexpected alliance. A journey into one of Italy's lesser-known mafia areas, where dozens of crimes have changed the criminal landscape without attracting national attention. 👉I'm interested in hearing your opinion and the reasons behind it. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL so you don't miss the next "'Ndrangheta Lessons" and activate the bell to stay updated! In this episode: June 6, 2018: The murder of Leonardo Portoraro in Villapiana Giuseppe Cirillo, a Cutoli-based Camorrista who arrives in Calabria (1970s) The first 'Ndrangheta establishment in Sibari and the four peripheral 'ndrine The Cirillo-Spina feud (1979-1989) Cirillo's forced stay and the rise of Santo Carelli The murders of Mario Mirabile (August 31, 1991), Giuseppe Impieri, and Alfredo Elia The structure revealed by collaborators: from the picciotti to the criminal Carelli The Abruzzese-Forastefano feud and the alliance that followed The murder of Giuseppe Gaetani (December 2, 2020) and Gianluca Maestri's confession 📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 The blood trail of the Sibaritide (2018-2023) 2:00 AM June 6, 2018: The murder of Leonardo Portoraro in Villapiana 3:30 AM Giuseppe Cirillo: from the Salerno area to the Sibari plain 5:30 AM The first 'Ndrangheta club and the four 'ndrine 8:30 AM The Cirillo-Spina feud (1979-1989) 10:30 AM February 3, 1981: The murder of Antonio Cavallo 11:30 AM Forced residence and the rise of Santo Carelli 2:30 PM August 31, 1991: The murder of Mario Mirabile 5:30 PM November 24, 1991: Impieri and the Portoraro claim 7:00 PM March 22, 1992: The ambush of Alfredo Elia and Leonardo Schifini 8:30 PM The structure revealed by the maxi's collaborators Galaxy 10:00 PM Death of Cirillo (2007) and Carelli (2016) 11:00 PM Abruzzese vs. Forastefano: From Feud to Alliance 10:30 PM The Murder of Giuseppe Gaetani and Maestri's Confession — Who I am: Pietro Comito, journalist specializing in judicial reporting and organized crime. Winner of the "Agenda Rossa" Award (2011) and the "Paolo Borsellino" Award for Information. Author of hundreds of investigations into the mafia in Calabria. 📚 PROCEEDING SOURCES: Documents and rulings from the Galassia maxi trial Rulings from the Sibaris, Lauro, Omnia 1 and 2, Timpone Rosso, Gentlemen 1 and 2 operations Atena and Cossa operations (Abruzzese-Forastefano feud and alliance) Gianluca Maestri's confession dated December 15, 2023 (Gaetani murder) Statements from collaborators Antonio Recchia, Tonino Forastefano, and Pasquale Galasso ⚠️ SENSITIVE CONTENT AND PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENT: The individuals cited have been investigated, charged, convicted, or acquitted at various levels of trial. Each position must be interpreted in light of its trial outcome. Statements from collaborators of justice are treated as such. The presumption of innocence applies to all until a final verdict is reached. Respect for the victims and their families is a priority. 💬 Leave a comment with your opinion and share to support independent investigative journalism. 📱 Follow me on social media:   / pietrocomitogiornalistaontheroad     / pietro.comito.giornalista   Understanding the mafia to fight it. Remembering the victims to never forget. ©️ 2026 Pietro Comito - Journalist 🎯 COMPLETE SERIES: → Lesson 1: Organization of Criminal Society → Lesson 2: Codes and Rites → Lesson 3: The Kidnapping Industry → Lesson 4: De Stefano, a Story Within History → Lesson 5: Drug Trafficking → Lesson 6: The Montalto Summit → Lesson 7: The First 'Ndrangheta War → Lesson 8: The Second 'Ndrangheta War → Lesson 9: The Mafia of the Three Provinces → Lesson 10: The San Luca Feud and the Duisburg Massacre → Lesson 11: The Invisible War and the Secret of Cosenza → Lesson 12: Vittorio Occorsio, a Story of Italy Official → Lesson 13: The Seminara Feud → Lesson 14: The Pesce Clan of Rosarno #Ndrangheta #PietroComito #Mafia #Ndranghetalessons #pietrocomitojournalist #CriminalHistory