The usually peaceful French Caribbean colony of Martinique has erupted into flames over the past several weeks. Before a review of the news and video from the tourist destination, yes boys and girls even in 2024 colonies still exist and yes, even America has some of their own also.
Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured – September 19, 2024 via The Guardian
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests – September 22, 2024 via the AP
One dead, 12 police injured as riot in Martinique escalates – October 10, 2024 via Loop Caribbean News
Protests banned in French island Martinique and curfew declared after riots – October 10, 2024 via Le Monde
Martinique authorities ban protests following deadly riots over rising prices – October 10, 2024 via France 24
This is a theme we have witnessed over the last year plus with inflation creating unbearable living conditions for these smaller nations as their economies teeter on collapse. The videos are more of what was seen in New Caledonia and many other nations in this ongoing thread theme.
From France 24:
From ABC – Australia:
Finally, from Euronews:
The question is will the world’s central bankers fix their mistake creating this inflation which continues to pressure the global poor or will they double down making matters much, much worse?
Always bet on the latter, the common sense required to stamp out persistent inflation is not part of the will of this era’s banking elites.
