I brought back with me an entire stack of Economists that were sitting unread on a shelf. They've lost their news-worthy value, perhaps, but remain incredibly informative. I am currently on last week's issue (No. 8619), and came across an article describing the strike in Guadeloupe. Is it wrong to feel slightly proud that my new home has made a major English-language publication?
Apparently, Guadeloupe, along with Martinque, also made this week's issue (No. 8620) as well. The article focuses on the fear of contagion: that social unrest will spread from the overseas départements and infect the whole of France.
Nothing like a month-long strike fraught with racial and social divide to put you on the map!
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