Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe's municipalities confront disastrous financial situations inherited from historical clientelism, especially in recruitment. This issue poses a major challenge for municipal election candidates. Jean-Philippe Courtois, outgoing mayor of Capesterre-Belle-Eau, voices his dismay over these budgetary constraints.
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At the Fort-de-France court, two Guadeloupe officials testified on January 30 in the 'big brothers' trial over the 2021 riots. Ary Chalus, the regional president, used the occasion to announce his candidacy for Baie-Mahault mayor despite an ineligibility ruling. The hearing turned into an election platform ahead of municipal polls.
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake was felt on October 27, 2025, in several Caribbean islands, including Guadeloupe and Martinique, with no injuries or damage reported. The epicenter was located about 162 kilometers east of Désirade. A tsunami alert was briefly issued before being lifted.