The Barefoot Mayor

Local Hero Takes on Sicilian Corruption

by Fiona Ehlers

The new mayor of Messina is a man of the people. The tireless nonpartisan is known to go barefoot through the city. And in the land of Berlusconi, he is fighting against corruption, organized crime and widespread disenchantment with politics.  More

• Photo Gallery: The Mayor of Messina Versus the Mob