Sigue juicio a la mafia de Milán
Milan mafia court case continues
One of the biggest recent trials of alleged mafia gangsters in Italy is to continue following a major investigation into mob crime. The mafia has allegedly extended its reach from the south to the richer north.
Reporter: Mark Duff
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Mark Duff, BBC News, Milan
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hinterland interior del país
extortion extorsión
loan-sharking usura
cultivating a climate of fear generar medio
the back streets las callejuelas
such is the terror they inspire that tal es el terror que generan (los 'Ndrangheta) que
added to the allure (la recesión ha) hecho que la gente sea tentada (con las actividades de los 'Ndrangheta)
launder their ill-gotten gainsefectuar lavado de dinero
licking their lips in anticipation (literalmente relamerse) al anticipar la exposición en Milán
organised crime crimen organizado (por mafiosos)
