# Political alliance developments in Agrigento

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-alliance-developments-in-agrigento
> Updated: 2026-09-26T17:13:34.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

In early September 2026, the political movements Controcorrente and Progetto Civico Italia formed a new alliance during a summit in Agrigento. This coalition, referred to as the ‘Agrigento Model’, aims to establish a progressive alternative to the Sicilian regional government and the national Meloni administration by building a ‘campo largo’ (broad field) coalition.

Following this development, local political figures addressed rumors of shifting alliances in Agrigento. Pasquale Spataro, a municipal councilor for Fratelli d'Italia, denied any political alliance or dialogue with Mayor Michele Sodano, rejecting what he termed “unnatural alliances” formed for the purpose of securing political office. Mayor Sodano similarly maintained a distinction between institutional cooperation and formal political agreements with center-right parties.

By late September, the alliance expanded its coordination efforts. Leaders from Controcorrente and Progetto Civico Italia met in Castellana Sicula to strategize for upcoming elections, focusing on issues affecting Sicily’s internal areas. During this assembly, the regional secretariat for Controcorrente was officially presented, featuring deputies Ismaele La Vardera, José Marano, Alessandro De Leo, and Carlo Gilistro. Key figures involved in the movement’s leadership include founders Gandolfo Lo Verde, Marianna Piazza, and Filippo Occhipinti, alongside Progetto Civico Italia’s regional secretary, Carmelo Miceli.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Controcorrente and Progetto Civico leaders meet in Sicily

Political leaders from the Controcorrente movement and Progetto Civico Italia met in Sicily to plan strategies for upcoming elections and announce the Controcorrente regional secretariat.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/controcorrente-and-progetto-civico-leaders-meet-in-sicily

### 2026-09-13: Fratelli d'Italia councilor denies alliance with Agrigento mayor

Fratelli d'Italia councilor Pasquale Spataro denied any political alliance with Agrigento Mayor Michele Sodano, stating he will only support measures useful to the city.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fratelli-ditalia-councilor-denies-alliance-with-agrigento-mayor

### 2026-09-04: Controcorrente and Progetto Civico Italia launch new political alliance in Agrigento

Controcorrente and Progetto Civico Italia have formed an alliance in Agrigento to build a political alternative to the Meloni government and the Sicilian regional administration.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/controcorrente-and-progetto-civico-italia-launch-new-political-alliance-in-agrigento

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