Why DIDN'T the Corleones KILL Carlo soon after Sonny’s murder?

Why didn’t the Corleones kill Carlo immediately after Sonny’s murder? This Godfather analysis explains why Vito Corleone deliberately delayed revenge, how Carlo helped Barzini lure Sonny into the tollbooth ambush, and why Michael waited years before finally ordering Carlo’s death. Carlo survived because killing him too early could have restarted the Five Families war and endangered Michael. Vito chose peace, brought Michael home safely, and focused on the real enemy: Barzini. Michael later kept Carlo close, made him believe he had been forgiven, and waited until Barzini and the rival leadership were destroyed. Carlo’s execution was revenge — but the timing was strategy. #TheGodfather #MichaelCorleone #GodfatherExplained