Mafia Origins
Lemon farming in Sicily required significant investment, leading to vulnerability among farmers. Wealthy landowners recognized this opportunity and employed tactics reminiscent of modern mafia operations, offering seemingly helpful services that quickly turned exploitative. Intimidation and violence became commonplace, as those who resisted faced severe consequences, marking the dark beginnings of mafia behavior in the region.In this clip
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