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Dec 2024
26m 16s

La vie chère en Martinique

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About this episode

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the situation in Martinique, a French island in the Caribbean, which is facing violent turmoil because of the high cost of living. You will realise the scale of the problem and understand where it originates, going deep into colonial times.

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