Why is the United States Government closed for 40 days? Keys to historic closure

The closure of the federal government has reached 40 days, the longest period in the country's history, and has led to thesuspension of the salaries of hundreds of thousands of officials, the closure of basic services and the collapse of airports. Republicans and Democrats have clung to the pulse of funding the "Obamacare" health program without any immediate sign of agreement.

1. Closing record

The United States Federal Government has been paralyzed for 40 days, overcoming the 35-day shutdown in 2019 during Donald Trump's previous presidency.

Hundreds of thousands of unpaid workers

The closure has resulted in the suspension of the salaries of hundreds of thousands of federal officials, many of whom have had to make food donations or emergency loans, and so many others have continued to work without receiving a payroll.

Basic services and airports collapsed

The government shutdown has affected the payment of food coupons for the most vulnerable, the operation of public offices and air traffic, with more than 2,200 flights cancelled due to a shortage of controllers and security personnel.

The political pulse of Obamacare.

The funding of the "Obamacare" health program is the main blocking pointbetween Democrats and Republicans. Trump has proposed that the money now sent to insurers should be directed at citizens. Democrats have refused to approve a budget to eliminate these subsidies. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has offered to reopen the government in exchange for extending coverage for another year.

Economic concern is on the rise

Analysts warn that the government's prolonged paralysis could have irreversible consequences for the growth of the US economy. The social consequences of the shutdown are compounded by delays at airports, the blocking of aid programs, and growing uncertainty about when an agreement will be reached in Congress.