In Latin American literature and journalism, "Confessions of a Hitman" often serves as a lens through which to view the socio-political decay caused by drug trafficking.
: This book chronicles the life of Richard "The Ice Man" Kuklinski, a notorious hitman for the American Mafia.
: Over a career spanning 25 years (1978–2003), he was responsible for 28 murders and 12 attempted assassinations.
Another cornerstone of this subject in Spanish-language literature is the book by Philip Carlo.
: The story explores the "banality of evil," illustrating how a man who appeared "fragile" and "modest" could outsmart both organized crime bosses and elite police forces for decades. 2. Literature: "El Hombre de Hielo" (The Ice Man)
: Kuklinski claimed to have killed over 200 people, often using creative and brutal methods, including freezing victims to mask their time of death.