France's President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the overseas department of French Guiana on Monday for a two-day visit, to discuss poverty, crime and greater autonomy – a prickly topic between Cayenne and Paris. The trip will be followed by a visit to neighbouring Brazil, where Macron will address the issue of illegal mining in the border regions.
In his first visit to the South American territory in October 2017, just months after his election, Macron was met with protesters, angry over the lack of investment in the impoverished region.
