Guadeloupe: Sylvie Gustave-dit-Duflo, the ambitious shadow places herself behind Guy Losbar to aim for the regional presidency

The Guadeloupean political scene is in turmoil, and at the heart of this excitement is Sylvie Gustave-dit-Duflo , current vice-president of the Region, responsible for the environment, water and living conditions.

A hidden ambition behind Losbar

The recent disagreements between the President of the Region, Ary Chalus , and the President of the Department, Guy Losbar , have opened a breach that Gustave-dit-Duflo seems determined to exploit. Taking advantage of the creation of an independent political group by Losbar's GUSR within the regional community, she is subtly positioning herself in its wake, while nourishing personal ambitions for the regional presidency.

Controversies surrounding waste and SYVADE

However, his career is not without its grey areas. As head of environmental policy, Gustave-dit-Duflo has been at the center of tense debates regarding waste management in Guadeloupe. Some local actors also accuse him of hindering initiatives that were nevertheless voted unanimously, such as the "Zero Waste by 2035" plan, for obscure reasons, fueling suspicions of conflicts of interest.

A calculated political strategy

Despite these controversies, Gustave-dit-Duflo is pursuing his strategy with determination. His facade of support for Losbar could be seen as a tactical alliance, aimed at weakening Chalus while positioning himself as a credible alternative at the head of the Region. His recent re-election as President of the Regional Agency for Biodiversity of the Guadeloupe Islands reinforces his image as an environmental defender, despite criticism of his handling of sensitive issues.

An uncertain political future

While the potential application of Ary Chalus' ineligibility could redistribute the cards of regional power, Sylvie Gustave-dit-Duflo is preparing behind the scenes, ready to seize the opportunity to become "caliph in place of the caliph". It remains to be seen whether her political maneuvers and her management of public affairs will convince the voters and political actors of Guadeloupe.