Washington, D.C. – The United States federal government
officially entered a partial shutdown, the first in seven years, just like in
President Trump's first term, after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach
an agreement to ensure continued public funding.
Talks between the White House, led by President Donald
Trump, the Republican majority in Congress, and Democratic leaders stalled
until the last minute, with neither side budging on the most controversial
budget issues. Republicans have defined themselves as defenders of citizens'
taxes.
The result was an immediate interruption in the flow of
resources, which could affect both federal employees and services considered
non-essential. While Trump blamed the opposition for refusing to accept his
spending conditions, Democrats blamed the president and the Republican majority
for leading the country toward an avoidable political and administrative
crisis. Of course, if he decided to burden citizens with the medical expenses
of those who arrived and remain in violation of the country's laws.
The government shutdown, which occurs amid a climate of
growing polarization in Washington, marks a new chapter in the confrontation
between the two parties and opens the door to economic and social consequences
if the impasse continues beyond the next few days. Although we remember that
seven years ago the shutdown lasted 34 days.
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