# Controcorrente movement developments in Sicily > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controcorrente-movement-developments-in-sicily > Updated: 2026-09-08T05:31:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The centrist Controcorrente movement, led by journalist and Sicilian regional councilor Ismaele La Vardera, has experienced recent shifts in its political alignment and internal membership. Following the movement’s ‘Stati Generali’ in Agrigento, former anti-mafia prosecutor Antonio Ingroia announced he has joined the group. Ingroia stated his decision is rooted in a shared vision where legality is a “non-negotiable” element, though he will continue his roles with Azione Civile and Fondazione Spazio Legalità. Shortly after, La Vardera announced the expulsion of Agrigento Vice Mayor Giovanni Crosta from the movement. The expulsion stems from a controversy involving an inherited property with a pending legalization request dating back to 1985. La Vardera cited concerns regarding political credibility and potential conflicts of interest, while Agrigento Mayor Michele Sodano defended Crosta, noting that no crimes have been alleged. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Agrigento Vice Mayor expelled from Controcorrente movement Controcorrente leader Ismaele La Vardera has expelled Agrigento Vice Mayor Giovanni Crosta from the movement over a controversy involving an inherited unauthorized property and potential conflicts of interest. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agrigento-vice-mayor-expelled-from-controcorrente-movement ### 2026-09-07: Antonio Ingroia joins Ismaele La Vardera’s Controcorrente movement Former magistrate Antonio Ingroia has joined Ismaele La Vardera’s centrist movement, Controcorrente, following its general assembly in Agrigento to support legality and constitutional defense. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antonio-ingroia-joins-ismaele-la-varderas-controcorrente-movement --- Cite as: Controcorrente movement developments in Sicily. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/controcorrente-movement-developments-in-sicily