Los votantes japoneses se dirigieron a las urnas el domingo (20 de julio) en unas reñidas elecciones a la Cámara Alta que podrían desatar la agitación política, con el aumento de los precios, las preocupaciones sobre la inmigración y la aparición de un partido "Japón primero" al estilo de Trump amenazando con debilitar el control del poder del primer ministro Shigeru Ishiba.

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Japanese citizens are casting ballots in upper house parliamentary elections, with major issues such as inflation, the cost of living, and relations with China at the forefront. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party aims to secure at least 50 of 125 seats but is projected to fall short, raising the prospect of the government becoming a minority in both houses for the first time since World War II.

Economic concerns, including rising rice prices and stagnant incomes, are influencing voter decisions. Immigration and nationalism are also significant topics in the campaign. The election is seen as a test for both the ruling party and the far-right Senseido party, which could increase its representation in parliament.

Japón acude a las urnas para las elecciones a la Cámara Alta

Los votantes de Tokio se hacen oír en las elecciones parlamentarias. La inflación, el aumento del coste de la vida, las tensiones con China y el nacionalismo están en el punto de mira. papeleta. Y así es el destino del Partido Liberal Democrático del Primer Ministro Shigeru Ishiba. Su objetivo es ganar al menos 50 de los 125 escaños de la cámara alta del parlamento, pero los sondeos les muestran a la zaga. Ante un panorama político en constante cambio, el primer ministro prometió estabilidad durante un debate el 2 de julio. A nuestro partido le gustaría reclamar la responsabilidad de este país. Nos gustaría construir responsablemente un país con una economía robusta, una vida próspera y una sólida sensación de seguridad. Pero se enfrenta a una ardua batalla en el frente económico. La opinión pública japonesa le percibe como un torpe negociador de aranceles con la administración estadounidense de Trump, que sigue planeando establecer un gravamen del 25% sobre los productos japoneses el próximo 1 de agosto. El precio del arroz también se ha disparado debido a las malas cosechas y al aumento de la inflación, mientras que los ingresos no han seguido el mismo ritmo. Un alimento básico de la dieta japonesa, un fuerte aumento en el costo significa que los factores de grano directamente en las decisiones de voto. Pero la economía no es el único problema. La inmigración también fue objeto de acalorados debates, a pesar de que este colectivo sólo representa el 3% de la población del país. población. Creo que deberíamos aceptar a los extranjeros que siguen las normas y han venido a Japón como es debido. Dado que Japón se enfrenta a un descenso de la natalidad, creo que es mejor seguir aceptando extranjeros que puedan ayudar a sostener la sociedad japonesa. En medio de tal caos, he llegado a sentir que quiero votar a candidatos que no alimenten la división, aunque sea un poco. Si el Partido Liberal Democrático, en el poder desde hace tiempo, no logra su objetivo, el gobierno minoría en ambas cámaras del parlamento, una situación sin precedentes desde la Guerra Mundial. II que podría provocar la dimisión de Ishiba. Las elecciones son también una prueba para el partido de extrema derecha Senseido, que podría obtener ganancias históricas. El ultraconservador, entre comillas, primer grupo japonés podría ver aumentar sus dos escaños actuales a diez.

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