As a magistrate protagonist of hot investigations into corruption and organized crime, Luigi de Magistris emphasizes in this book how the Italian Republic has been deeply influenced by hidden powers for decades, with collusion reaching the heart of the state. These powers form a system that is often criminal and increasingly pervasive. Especially in the last thirty years, there has been a growing institutional crime: hidden powers have camouflaged themselves within institutions, used them for illegal purposes and, through formal legality, to attack anyone who dares to investigate or oppose it. From the First Republic to the present, De Magistris reconstructs the subversive role of hidden powers in Italian history, documents how new mafias operate in the age of neoliberalism, and denounces rampant corruption and the resurgence of a P2 that cuts across political parties and is committed to plundering public resources. Despite the strength of this criminal system, there are still servants of the state, like De Magistris, who have fought and continue to fight to defend legality and justice. Hidden Powers is an essential read for understanding the deep connections between politics, business, crime and secret powers, while also making a passionate plea for a political, ethical and civic awakening.
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