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flag Protests in Martinique and Guadeloupe arise over rising living costs and economic inequality.

flag Protests in Martinique and Guadeloupe have erupted over rising living costs and economic inequality, rooted in a colonial legacy that persists since their transition to French departments in 1946. flag Residents face significantly higher prices and lower wages than those in mainland France, with poverty rates exceeding 25%. flag Many view the situation as neocolonialism, prompting calls for independence and regional collaboration to improve economic autonomy and address disparities.

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