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Martinique: Carnival cancelled after weeks of workers’ protests

Categories: Caribbean, Martinique, Arts & Culture, Protest

le blog de [moi] discusses officials’ decision to cancel Carnival in Martinique [1] after four weeks of workers’ protests.  She quotes Louisy Berté from the Alliance union who asks, “How can we stand against the rising cost of living and, at the same time, present an image of Martinique singing and dancing?” [FR].