TO “get back to normal” is underway in Martinique, affected by a protest movement against the high cost of living, said the prefecture on Monday, October 14, which reported a “clear decrease” of the “abuses” and “blockages”.
“Abuses and blockades linked to the protest movement against the high cost of living have decreased significantly since two days ago”details a press release issued by the prefecture of Martinique in the morning in Fort-de-France (in the afternoon in Paris).
The Caribbean island of almost 350,000 inhabitants has been affected, since the beginning of September, by a mobilization against the high cost of living that has degenerated into urban violence. Neighbors protest against the price of food products, which are 40% more expensive than in France
According to the prefecture, “no notable incidents” The police and gendarmerie have not detected anything for the last forty-eight hours. “Operations to remove blockades and clear roads continue at a good pace” AND “Fuel supply at service stations is already carried out under normal conditions”add the same source.
After a first partial curfew from September 18 to 26 to contain the violence, the prefect decreed new bans on night traffic between Thursday night and Monday morning. A decision will be made on Monday afternoon on whether or not to renew these measures, while on Tuesday a seventh negotiation meeting between the State and local actors to reduce the cost of living will be held in Fort-de-France.
