In Guadeloupe and Martinique, a unique awareness campaign to curb rampant corruption: "We are facing old habits"

The expression "Débrouya pa péché" reflects a local attitude towards corruption in Guadeloupe, surprising the head of the French anti-corruption agency. Isabelle Jégouzo criticized the justification of corruption as a means of survival, emphasizing that the region has significantly higher corruption rates than mainland France. This prompted a joint initiative by the anti-corruption agency and the national financial prosecutor to address the issue through meetings with local stakeholders. The discussions aimed to reconcile legal principles with local economic realities, highlighting the challenges faced by small businesses in the region.