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Martinique Activists Demand Action on High Living Costs in Paris

Rodrigue Petitot, leader of the RPPRAC, seeks urgent talks with French officials as protests continue over cost of living issues.

  • Rodrigue Petitot, representing the RPPRAC, arrived in Paris to push for discussions with the French Minister of Overseas Territories.
  • The RPPRAC has rejected a recent protocol aimed at reducing prices on 6,000 products by 20%, calling it insufficient.
  • Petitot emphasizes the urgency for solutions, citing unrest and economic strain in Martinique and other overseas territories.
  • The group plans to participate in a Paris protest organized by other collectives, aiming to amplify their message.
  • Petitot also urges a boycott of large retailers in Martinique, aiming to highlight economic disparities and pressure distributors.
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