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Politics● LowSep 6 · Sep 6, 2026, 2:30 AM

The end of a lawless paradise? Local government seeks to take back control of Corsican islet

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en] · Western Europe

Cavallo, a little gem of the Lavezzi archipelago, has always sparked envy. Once the scene of wild parties, it drew the international jet set before becoming a target for nationalists and organized crime groups. In June, the local government launched an offensive to regain control of the port and open the island up to tourists.

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