Eleven Officers Injured in Martinique Protests Against High Living Costs

Clashes erupted as police attempted to clear roadblocks set up by demonstrators demanding lower prices in line with mainland France.

Protests in Martinique have been ongoing since early September, driven by demands for lower food prices, which are 40% higher than in mainland France.
During a police operation to remove blockades in Lamentin, demonstrators threw stones and bottles, injuring eleven officers.
Rodrigue Petitot, a key protest leader, sustained injuries while trying to evade police, sparking accusations of excessive force.
The unrest has led to the implementation of a nighttime curfew in parts of Fort-de-France and Lamentin to curb urban violence.
Efforts to resolve the crisis through roundtable discussions have stalled, with a planned meeting postponed indefinitely.