France imposes localized curfews as government admits security failures

France imposed localized curfews in several cities Monday evening as the government acknowledged security failures amid escalating unrest, with critics emerging from within the presidential bloc. Curfews began between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. in parts of Lyon, Lille, Nice, Bordeaux, and Paris, with some restrictions targeting only minors. Authorities reported 2,513 arrests and 67 incarcerations, while at least 3,000 shops suffered damage or looting. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted a "loss of control" in some cities, though President Emmanuel Macron rejected his resignation. Opposition leaders criticized the response as inadequate, while far-right and far-left groups traded blame ahead of presidential elections.