The absence of a budget agreement in the American Congress led to the suspension of several public services since October 1st
The American government shutdown, known as “shutdown”, which has lasted almost a month, continues to have major impacts on the population’s daily lives. One of the most affected sectors is aviation, with more than 11,000 flights delayed in just two days due to a lack of air traffic controllers. The absence of a budget agreement in the American Congress led to the suspension of several public services since October 1st. In aviation, the lack of air traffic controllers, who are federal employees, has resulted in a large number of delays.
Last Sunday, 8,600 delayed flights were recorded, and on Monday, another 2,700, totaling more than 11,300 flights impacted in 48 hours. In addition to problems with air traffic, the shutdown affects several other essential services, such as the operation of national parks, museums and the issuance of visas.
The situation generates a ripple effect on the economy, as federal public employees do not receive their salaries, which reduces consumption. There is also the risk of layoffs in sectors that depend on government services.
The “shutdown” is the result of an impasse between Democrats and Republicans in Congress over the approval of the budget. The lack of consensus prevents the release of funds for the functioning of the public sector. Analysts point out that the delay in resolving the problem worsens the economic losses, which are already estimated at billions of dollars. While the parties cannot reach an agreement, the North American population continues to suffer the consequences of the strike.
With information from Eliseu Caetano
*Report produced with the help of AI
