Why Guadeloupe ranks first in France for violent crime
In short: Despite its tropical beauty, Guadeloupe faces a severe security crisis. This documentary explores the systemic roots of violence and the daily reality of residents living under the shadow of organized crime.
Guadeloupe, a French overseas department, currently ranks at the top for homicides, robberies, and violence against children across all of France. The film highlights the lived experience of shopkeepers in Pointe-à-Pitre who face frequent armed robberies, illustrating how insecurity has become commonplace.
The documentary examines several interconnected factors driving this crisis: a dire economic situation, a strengthening drug trade, and significant prison overcrowding. Intellectual Édouard Boulogne provides context on these structural issues, which have persisted as major concerns from 2014 through 2026.
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