In 1975, the CIA declassified a report stating that Trafficante had been persuaded to poison Fidel Castro. His connections were confirmed by the CIA's 2007 declassification of the "Family Jewels" documents.
Yes, Santo was definitely one of the most "well connected" mafia bosses, not only with other mob guys which is not untypical of a boss, but he had deep and shadowy connections to top U.S. Government Officials, and top officials and political figures in other nations. CIA, FBI, etc. He was a dangerous guy in more ways than one.
