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Despite the establishment of a curfew, Guadeloupe was once again the scene of violence on the night of November 19 to 20. The police will receive reinforcements to try to contain the rioters.
Last night, new acts of violence hit Guadeloupe. Looting, vehicles set on fire and roadblocks are to be deplored. If the emergency services are authorized to pass, other vehicles cannot circulate. A shopkeeper in Pointe-à-Pitre, Willis Romanos saw his store burn down: ”It touches me, it was a family business”. Targeted by stone throwing, the police responded with tear gas before responding with mobile patrols and armored vehicles.
For several days, the region has suffered these riots and these violent demonstrations in protest against the health pass and the vaccination obligation. for the caregivers. A situation that oscillates between support and weariness. Questioned, a resident of Pointe-à-Pitre does not oppose the strike, but deplores the acts of violence. By Sunday, nearly 200 police and gendarmes will arrive as reinforcements. About fifty GIGN and RAID agents will also be sent to the site. The minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin opened a crisis unit. The resident of the Place Beauvau announced the arrest of 31 people and was firm vis-à-vis these acts of violence.