Martinique: the leader of the movement against expensive life Rodrigue Petitot has been released

Detained at home under electronic surveillance, the man was serving a ten-month prison sentence that could be adjusted for making threats on social media against the elected members of Martinique. He was released on Friday, 4 April.

Fort-de-France, 4 Apr 2025 (AFP) – Rodrigue Petitot, president of the Rassemblement pour la protection des peuples et des ressources afro-caribeans (RPPRAC), was released Friday afternoon in Martinique, confirmed one of his lawyers at the AFP. Still unknown last summer, Rodrigue Petitot made himself known for his "punchlines", launched on the networks [...]

The leader of the movement against expensive life in Martinique, under electronic bracelet after threats on social networks against elected Martinicians, was released.

More than 6 months after the beginning of the movement against expensive life, Martinique is still waiting for long-term measures. Foreign Minister Manuel Valls promises a law before the summer.