# Benevento municipal administration political crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/benevento-municipal-administration-political-crisis > Updated: 2026-10-25T18:51:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Political instability has escalated in Benevento following investigations into municipal corruption. Initially, opposition members from groups including the Democratic Party, Città Aperta, and AVS announced a boycott of council commissions and conferences. This protest was triggered by the Santamaria investigation, which implicated the President of the City Council, Renato Parente, and municipal employees. Concurrently, the civic committee Benevento Partecipa petitioned for greater transparency, citing difficulties in accessing documentation related to city infrastructure and criticizing the administration’s anti-corruption plan for failing to address vulnerabilities exposed by recent events. The situation progressed to public demonstrations as opposition coalitions marched to the Prefecture to demand the resignation of Mayor Mastella and his administration. Protesters cited a loss of credibility following judicial developments, alongside grievances regarding public housing, traffic, parking, neighborhood maintenance, and delays in PNRR construction projects. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Benevento opposition protests for Mayor Mastella's resignation Opposition parties in Benevento, Italy, held a protest march demanding the resignation of Mayor Mastella following judicial issues and concerns over urban maintenance and administration credibility. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benevento-opposition-protests-for-mayor-mastellas-resignation ### 2026-09-29: Benevento opposition boycotts council meetings amid transparency concerns Opposition leaders in Benevento are boycotting council commissions following a corruption probe, while civic groups demand greater transparency and a revision of the city's anti-corruption plans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benevento-opposition-boycotts-council-meetings-amid-transparency-concerns --- Cite as: Benevento municipal administration political crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/benevento-municipal-administration-political-crisis