New “restless night” in Martinique, prey to anger in opposition to the excessive price of residing | EUROtoday

The night time of Tuesday to Wednesday October 16 “was agitated” in Martinique, scene of a mobilization in opposition to the excessive price of residing, “with new vehicle fires”introduced the prefecture in a press launch, whereas the authorities reported a return to calm in current days.

Fifteen automobiles had been set on fireplace “in two car parks in Lamentin and Ducos”two municipalities situated on the outskirts of Fort-de-France. Still in Ducos, “a fire in a fruit shed was quickly contained”relying on the prefecture.

After this renewed pressure, “the cleaning teams are fully mobilized to restore safety on the traffic lanes”she continues, emphasizing that “all the blocking points have been removed”.

Since the start of September, the Caribbean island, which has 350,000 inhabitants, has been within the grip of social mobilization which has degenerated into city violence in opposition to the worth of meals merchandise, 40% dearer than in France.

Seventh spherical desk

After a primary partial curfew from September 18 to 26, the prefect decreed a brand new ban on night time journey on Thursday, which was prolonged on Monday till October 21.

A seventh spherical desk between the State and native actors (activists, giant retailers, elected officers), initially scheduled for Tuesday, opened on Wednesday to debate the price of residing on the island.

“Out of 28 points, we have advanced on 26. There remain two crucial points to address: the differential [de prix de l’alimentaire entre la Martinique et la France hexagonale] and the scope of the number of products » concerned, announced the president of the executive council of Martinique, Serge Letchimy, at the opening of the meeting. The elected official contributed to the debates “new proposal” which permits, in response to him, “for a basket of products whose average price differential with France is 40%, to reduce the differential to 12%”.