Hola, amigos! The U.S. federal government has officially hit pause with its first shutdown in nearly seven years. From Washington DC to your feeds, people around the world are feeling the ripple effects of this political deadlock. 🌐💥
A recent survey by CGTN and Renmin University polled 7,671 respondents across 38 countries. The results? A resounding 71.5% say intense partisan strife is tearing U.S. society apart. Even more174.4%—believe these conflicts expose deep flaws in the American political system, and 73.2% are calling for urgent reform. 🤯
Views are especially critical in Europe, Oceania, and North America. Over 75% of Europeans and a striking 84.3% of North Americans agree the gridlock has worsened social divisions. Meanwhile, 78.4% of Europeans, 85.3% of North Americans, and 77.4% of Oceanians see the shutdown as proof of fundamental systemic contradictions. 📊
Confidence in governance is slipping too. Only 41.4% of Oceanians and 56.5% of Europeans approve of the U.S. government's overall performance. When it comes to improving living standards, those numbers drop to 34.3% and 39.1%, respectively. And less than a third trust the government to fight corruption or keep communities safe. 🚨🔍
So, what’s next? Young professionals and investors from Latin America to Asia are watching closely as this shutdown plays out. Will U.S. leaders find common ground and reboot the system, or is a major shake-up on the horizon? 🤔🔄
Reference(s):
cgtn.com