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French Guiana experiences ten days of industrial unrest, with demands for "special status" for the South American territory. Union representatives call for immediate financial support of €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) from the French government. Strikes continue, highlighting the economic disparities and poverty in the region. As the French presidential elections approach, efforts are made to resolve the situation and address the concerns of the Guianese population.
Friday, 31 March, 2017