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Then than acts of violence are not weakening in Guadeloupe, the reasons for this anger exceed the purem framesanitary ent. Gael Giordana, journalist France Televisions explains lThe origins of the dispute.
Indeed, the inhabitants denouncent dear life For years. Saccording to the latest INSEE study in 2016 on the prices charged in Outraged-sea, Martinique and Guadeloupe have tariffs of nearly 12% higher than in metropolitan France. Gael Giordana specifies that these figures hide disparities. In fact, in Martinique, transport is cheaper than in mainland France. On the other hand, food products, alcohol and telecommunications are 38% more expensive than in mainland France and 33% more Dear for Guadeloupe.
In 2009, after the indefinite 40-day strike that hit Guadeloupe and Martinique, a value for money shield had been put in place. This measure is a list of products for which the maximum overall price is set by prefectural decree each year. A bonus “dear life” also exists. She allowed the payment, by the State and companies, of 100 to 200 euros of aid. However, this bonus is no longer compulsory. Finally, the unemployment rate is high in the Outraged-sea : 20.6% in Guyana and 24.5% in Reunion.
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