Hundreds of passengers are stranded on the French Caribbean island of Martinique as protests turned violent, prompting the closure of the airport and clashes with police.
The protests in Martinique, ignited by rising living costs, became chaotic, resulting in at least one death, a police station being set ablaze, and numerous injuries.
The spreading of false information concerning an influx of French police led to protesters overwhelming the airport, further complicating the stranding of nearly 1,500 passengers.
In response to the turmoil, which saw demonstrators clashing with police, the government instituted a curfew, highlighting the escalating nature of discontent on the island.
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