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'''Carlo Tresca''' (1879–1943) was an influential Italian-American [[labor leader]], [[journalist]], and anarchist activist. Born in [[Italy]], Tresca immigrated to the United States in 1904 and became involved in the labor movement, advocating for workers' rights and social justice. Throughout his career, Tresca was a vocal critic of capitalism, fascism, and [[organized crime]], earning him both admirers and enemies within the Italian-American community.

As the editor of the anarchist newspaper Il Martello (The Hammer), Tresca used his platform to denounce fascism and Mussolini's regime in Italy, as well as to expose corruption and criminal activities among Italian-American mafia organizations. His journalism made him a target for assassination attempts and harassment by both fascist sympathizers and mobsters.

Tresca's activism extended beyond the printed page; he was actively involved in organizing labor strikes and protests, often aligning himself with radical leftist and anarchist groups. He played a significant role in the labor struggles of the early 20th century.

Tresca was one of the last people to see [[Juliet Stuart Poyntz]] alive, and testified at a Grand Jury about the Poyntz disappearance from 1937. Poyntz was most likely assassinated by Soviet agents.

Tresca's life was cut short when he was assassinated on January 11, 1943, in New York City. The circumstances surrounding his murder remain shrouded in mystery, with theories suggesting involvement by fascist agents, mafia hitmen, or even political rivals within the anarchist movement. 

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