Thousands took to the streets in Martinique Saturday night in defiance of the government's ban on demonstrations and curfew, following violent protests last week.

French authorities on Thursday grappled with a new spike in violence in the country's overseas territories, ordering a curfew after rioting in Martinique. France 24's Angela Diffley takes a look at how economic problems and high prices are fuelling resentment on the Caribbean island.

Cab drivers in Martinique joined a protest movement against the high cost of living, blocking major highways on Thursday before a 9pm government-imposed curfew. The French Caribbean island has been rocked by increasingly violent protests,