Sicily inaugurated the Museum of the Present in Palermo, marking 33 years since the assassination of anti-Mafia judge Giovanni Falcone. This museum honors the victims of the Mafia and reflects the continuous struggle against Cosa Nostra. The opening drew significant attendance, and free entry lasts until 19 July, coinciding with Paolo Borsellino's murder anniversary. Although Cosa Nostra has weakened since the 1992 Capaci massacre, it remains active, with recent arrests revealing a new generation within the organization. The museum's name signifies that the fight against the Mafia continues, emphasized by curator Alessandro de Lisi.
The Museum of the Present, which opened on 23 May inside the historic Palazzo Jung in Palermo, commemorates Mafia victims while confronting the ongoing threat posed by Cosa Nostra.
Cosa Nostra operatives detonated 500kg of explosives beneath the A29 as Falcone's convoy travelled from the airport, killing him, his wife, and three police escorts.
Even today, the fight against the mafia is not over-a reality he said was reflected in the museum's name.
The museum occupies 3,000 sq. m in an 18th-century building and includes multimedia installations displaying personal items.
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