Pietro La Greca Jr. on Living with Mexicos Real-Life Godfather
Don\u2019t miss this gripping conversation where we learn about life with the man the Mexican Narcos called "the most honorable criminal we ever worked with\u201d as well as run-ins with a future king, tales of paternal cruelty, and even a bit of \u201cBetter Call Saul.\u201d
\nDubbed \u201cMexico\u2019s real-life Don Corleone,\u201d Pietro La Greca Sr. ran the biggest money laundering scheme in Mexican history. But his crimes soon caught up with him\u2014and made an enemy of his son, Pietro La Greca Jr. Set in a world of fast cars, sprawling mansions, and VIP treatment, PESOS: The Rise and Fall of a Border Family is a tale of greed, ambition, and family betrayal.
\nLa Greca Jr. tells the story of how his father built himself from the ground up through lies, scams, and sheer belligerence. After sweet-talking his way from Napoli to Tijuana, La Greca Sr. married into one of Mexico\u2019s most powerful families. During the worst period in Mexico\u2019s economic history, he made millions laundering money on behalf of some of the country\u2019s most powerful politicians, businessmen, and celebrities. But his greed soon led to his downfall, earning him the enmity of presidents and drug cartels alike and twice forcing his entire family\u2014including the young La Greca Jr.\u2014to go on the run.
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