"Sarkozy to offer Martinique autonomy vote" by Reuters | June 27, 2009
FORT-DE-FRANCE, France - Guadeloupe saw weeks of sometimes violent protests earlier this year that also spread to Martinique over the high cost of living and other economic problems, but movements seeking full independence do not have broad popular support....
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The islands get considerable financial support from mainland France but also have serious economic problems, including higher jobless rates and prices than other parts of the country. Sarkozy arrived on Thursday for a two-day visit to Martinique and Guadeloupe.
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