In Mexico City, there are more than three million people in need of care, according to Damián González. The map shows the areas with the highest demand for care programs, covering both adults and minors, especially children aged 0 to 14 years. The head of government of CDMX, Clara Brugada, highlighted the importance of making visible the care work performed by women, challenging the gender roles imposed by society.
Clara Brugada presented the public care system in Mexico City, a program that was originally implemented in Iztapalapa and will now be available to all residents of the capital. The program "Desde la Cuna" will offer up to one thousand pesos bimonthly to families with children aged 0 to 3 years, and there will be 200 places available for childcare, in addition to the creation of community cribs.
There are plans to open schools on weekends, as well as expand full-time schools to provide more extracurricular activities. For elderly individuals, day centers, residences, and trips across the country will be established. These measures were previously limited to residents of Iztapalapa, but will now extend to the entire city until 2030.
Financial support will be provided to family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, as well as to those who care for dependents. The budget for this program is estimated at 10 billion pesos annually, aiming to mitigate the disproportionate burden that falls on women, who dedicate a significant portion of their time to unpaid work.
The program will include economic transfers, the construction of care institutions, and training in new masculinities. It seeks to eliminate gender stereotypes, promote equality, and recognize care work as a fundamental labor in society. The law supports these types of programs by promoting social assistance and equitable development for all individuals.
