We romanticize criminality and the Mafia a lot. Endless movies stand as proof of our fascination. But only a few us know what we are really talking about. I reached out to an expert who does know a lot about both the Mafia and the Cartel. Aldo Civico is ranked as one of the Top30 Leadership global experts by Global Gurus (#13). For the past 30 years he has been helping leaders in politics and business, as well as communities and organizations to find and connect with their purpose. During his tenure as director of the Center for International Conflict Resolution at Columbia University, Aldo has been facilitating peace talks and Peacebuilding efforts in different parts of the world, especially in Colombia. He is a columnist for Spanish speaking newspapers in the United States and throughout Latin America.