French Guiana

A pirogue carrying seven people, including teachers, capsized on Saturday morning on the Maroni River near Grand-Santi in French Guiana. Three occupants were rescued, but four remain missing. Intensive searches are underway with helicopter and diver support.

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Léon Bertrand, a prominent figure of the right in French Guiana, has officially announced his candidacy for mayor of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, eight years after leaving office due to legal issues. At 74, the former mayor from 1983 to 2018 is running on an open list focused on security, youth, and social cohesion in a city experiencing growth but facing significant socio-economic challenges.