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Women and 'ndrangheta, Frustaci: «Today they are increasingly top figures in the clans»
The PM of the DDA: «We are witnessing an epochal change, but when they collaborate with justice they do so with more determination»
Published: 10/19/2024 – 14:29
VIBO VALENTIA Women and children who rebel against the 'ndrangheta. But also an increasing number of women who play an active role in organized crime, as demonstrated by the various convictions in the latest trials against female subjects. The prosecutor Annamaria Frustaci, guest this morning on the panel of Contromafiecorruzione of Libera in Vibo Valentia, talks about the evolution of the role of the woman of the 'ndrangheta. Figures subjected to the patriarchal and oppressive mentality of the 'ndrangheta, but now also participants in illegal activities. "We are currently witnessing an important change" explains the prosecutor to Corriere della Calabria. "Both in the district of Reggio and in that of Catanzaro there are increasingly more female figures definitively convicted, there are prisoners under the 41bis regime"
«Women take on the role of chief promoters»
"Today women take on the role of chief promoters within mafia organizations." The prosecutor cites the example of Aurora Spanò, a member of the Bellocco clan sentenced to 25 years in prison. "Even within the 'ndrangheta, historically family-based, the role of women has evolved. Today it is certainly more active." No longer figures who limit themselves to the mere execution of tasks or illicit activities, but real minds and active subjects within the 'ndrine. Also because of the judicial events that "decapitate" the clans, with women thus becoming apical figures within the clans. "If before they were only subjects capable of educating and passing on mafia values, today they also become active subjects in the management of mafia assets, in laundering illicit proceeds, they become central figures of the 'ndrina. For too long the role of women in the 'ndrangheta has been underestimated."
«More determination from women when they choose to collaborate»
But that "rebellion" can also start from women: "It is a revolution both negatively and positively" adds Frustaci. " We are also talking about figures who choose to undertake with determination the path of collaborating with justice ". But "cutting and severing contacts with the family network of belonging is not easy. It takes a lot of courage". For the PM it is therefore necessary to implement the support service for collaborators of justice, not abandon them but follow them on a difficult path. "To change the rules of the game we must not only intervene at a cultural level, but we must provide opportunities in these territories. It does not only take the State, but also the network of local authorities that create serious opportunities for those who want to stay in this territory, create training to be able to aspire to a dignified job". Therefore make the path of collaboration " an attractive, convenient and sustainable choice. We must put ourselves in the shoes of those who must buy this step". ( Ma.Ru. )
