New Caledonia votes: High stakes in France's Pacific territory

According to France 24, New Caledonia just voted in local elections that will shape the Pacific territory's political future and its relationship with France. The vote reflects simmering tensions over decolonization and demographic change. The results should clarify whether the territory leans toward independence or continued affiliation with the mainland.

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