Martinique Activist Rodrigue Petitot Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison

The leader of the anti-cost-of-living movement was convicted of intimidation, sparking protests outside the courthouse.

Rodrigue Petitot, leader of the RPPRAC, was sentenced to 10 months of prison with possible electronic monitoring for intimidating local officials.
The court's decision followed a 12-hour trial, during which Petitot denied inciting violence and claimed his statements were misinterpreted.
Petitot's legal team criticized the ruling, framing it as a political move against their client, whom they described as a 'political prisoner.'
Protests erupted outside the Fort-de-France courthouse after the verdict, leading to clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement.
The RPPRAC has been campaigning since September for price parity between Martinique and mainland France, with the movement linked to widespread unrest, including property damage and theft.