On October 20, significant traffic jams formed on the RN1 highway heading towards Pointe-à-Pitre due to a barricade set up by members of the collective Nou Las Palé at Moudong Nord, near the Bel-Air high school. The barricade disrupted traffic severely, with several trucks blocking the road and vehicle lines extending to Arnouville, Petit-Bourg. Additional barriers prevented vehicles from entering or exiting the Moudong area. Local authorities and protesters agreed to allow a few cars through every fifteen minutes, but progress remained extremely slow. This action marks the seventh day of protests by Nou Las Palé, which began on October 14 against rising living costs and economic and social challenges in Guadeloupe. Protesters claim they have been denied meetings with local officials despite presenting their movement as legitimate. They demand a state commission to address these issues. Members of the group highlight financial struggles faced by households, workers, and business owners, including high fuel and insurance costs and prolonged water shortages affecting elderly residents. They argue that these problems affect all segments of society and call for dialogue rather than对立.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the perspectives of protest organizers who frame their actions as responses to systemic economic and social hardships, emphasizing demands for state intervention and criticizing local authorities for failing to engage. The framing highlights grassroots grievances and calls for a
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