Cases of illness, abandonment, domestic work, and the struggle for basic rights form the stories of people living the reality of care in Mexico City. Far from figures and speeches, the “Qué Roy-o el Podcast” presents real testimonies showing what it means to need care or to dedicate oneself to providing it in contexts often marked by precariousness, illness, or lack of institutional support. From cancer to abandonment: stories reflecting the care crisis One of the most impactful cases is that of Samara, a person with cancer who, in addition to facing a complex treatment, has embarked on a fight for the right to die with dignity, demanding guarantees and state accompaniment. To this testimony are added others that portray different realities: People requiring total assistance for basic activities like eating or going to the bathroom. Women historically dedicated to care work without recognition or remuneration. Families facing chronic illnesses alone. People experiencing homelessness surviving without support networks. Each story reflects how care crosses all stages of life and reveals gaps in both family and institutional systems. Voices rarely heard Those participating in the podcast include Samara Martínez, Marcelina Bautista, Luis Enrique Hernández, Margarita Garfias, Patricia Osnaya, Guz Guevara, Martha Claudia Moreno, Fer Zaragoza, Liz Macías, and Susana González. Their testimonies not only expose problems but also the emotional, physical, and economic burden that comes with caring for or being cared for. During the presentation, the MC deputy, Royfid Torres, emphasized that many of these stories are difficult to share but necessary to generate social awareness. A reality affecting millions In Mexico City, nearly three million people require some form of care, while another three million dedicate themselves to providing it, either through family ties or professionally. These figures show that care is not an isolated issue but a condition impacting millions of people in the capital. Care kills: the responsibility is EVERYONE'S! Those who care for others often get sick or die sooner because we don't visualize the essential value of their work. They sustain the lives of newborns, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
