abstract:Cantarella was most probably a variation of arsenic or cantharidin powder (made from blister beetles) and alleged by Borgia enemies to have been used by Pope Alexander VI, Rodrigo Borgia. Many writers dismiss these allegations as slander.
Paolo Cantarella, the company's chief executive, wants to raise euro2 billion from disposals, such as the Magnetti Marelli car-parts business even though an attempt to do this earlier this year failed.