Very interesting...I always wondered why it seemed that region was largely ignored in discussions when it came to organized crime, guess you can't get blood from a turnip, huh? Thanks for the info PB.
Yeah, blood from a turnip. Good one
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That's just my opinion, of course. But it's still one of the poorest regions in the entire country. And I think that plays at least a small part in things.
Plus, Matera is the center of Basilicata, and it's well inland. There's no port to exploit, like in Reggio or the Port of Sicily for instance.
It's one of the most beautiful places you'll ever see, though. If you ever have the chance I'd highly recommend passing through the region.
