During the Fascist dictatorship, both of them had been exiled to the island of Ventotene, where perceived enemies of the regime were held.
Wakati wa utawala wa kimabavu wa Kifashisti, wote wawili walikuwa wamehamishwa hadi kisiwa cha Ventotene, ambako watu waliodhaniwa kuwa ni maadui wa serikali waliwekwa kizuizini.