They got smarter and now they are in the government structures. Not everybody of course, but recent facts emerged in gov corruption that mafia and criminal organization in general were directly managing billions of euros in public infrastructure building. Those billions were paid by Italian taxpayers.

A little subtle than in the 90s, but for sure it's still present.

yup, it's widespread and has become part of the culture in many places, regardless in any part of Italy, in the south to certain extremes.

Unfortunately it is...