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560: Operation Gladio | How The Mob Financed The CIA's Secret Army

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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The Vatican, CIA, and Mafia: A Trifecta of Criminality

This chapter uncovers the intricate web of corruption involving the Vatican, CIA, and Mafia, detailing how they colluded in money laundering, drug trafficking, and influencing international affairs. It sheds light on dark operations like Operation Gladio, state-sponsored terrorism, and the CIA's role in perpetuating the Cold War narrative for military gain. The chapter also discusses the intersection of the military-industrial complex, CIA operations, and organized crime during the Cold War era in the U.S., leading to the erosion of democracy and tragic assassinations.

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