National Assembly member urges world to support Guiana in fight against French colonialism

“Economically, France completely took over French Guiana. We cannot use our own resources,” Deputy of the National Assembly of the French Republic (French Guiana) Jean-Victor Castor told journalists, Report informs.

The MP noted that French Guiana is the only country in Latin America deprived of independence.

He said that the colonization of Guiana by France began with the murders and genocide of the local population.

“Today, as a result of the policy of colonization, the situation is very dramatic in all areas: the economy, society and others. Economically, France has captured Guiana. We cannot use our resources ourselves, and are forced to study only their geography,” said Jean-Victor Castor.

He reminded that since March 1946, French Guiana has become an overseas department of France, but intends to continue the struggle and completely get rid of colonialism.

“We want other countries to also support us,” the deputy added.