Guadeloupe Faces Ongoing Power Outages and Violence Amid Labor Dispute

A partial curfew remains in effect following a blackout and subsequent urban unrest linked to a prolonged labor conflict at the Jarry power plant.

Approximately 25% of households in Guadeloupe remain without electricity after a major power outage began on Friday.
The blackout was reportedly caused by striking workers at the EDF-PEI power plant shutting down its engines amid a labor dispute over contract terms.
In response to the outage and resulting unrest, a curfew from 10 PM to 5 AM has been imposed in several communes to maintain public order.
Significant vandalism occurred in Pointe-à-Pitre, with several stores, including a supermarket and jewelry shops, being attacked.
EDF has filed a legal complaint citing 'endangerment of others,' while local authorities and business leaders have condemned the actions as irresponsible and damaging.