Three Activists Arrested in Martinique's Fight Against High Living Costs

The arrests follow a controversial intrusion into the prefect's residence during a ministerial visit, fueling ongoing tensions over soaring prices on the island.

• Three members of the RPPRAC, including its treasurer, were arrested on charges of trespassing, privacy violations, and intimidation linked to a November 11 incident at the prefect's residence.
• The arrests come ten days after an attempt by RPPRAC activists to confront the Minister of Overseas Territories during his visit to Martinique.
• The RPPRAC criticized the arrests as heavy-handed and politically motivated, claiming they aim to discredit the movement's leaders.
• Protests have erupted across Martinique since September over the high cost of living, with food prices reportedly 40% higher than in mainland France.
• Rodrigue Petitot, RPPRAC's leader, was previously detained and released under judicial supervision; his trial is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

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