Mexico City Congress Reveals Care System Consultation Findings
Mexico City, January 20 – The United Commissions for Gender Equality and Inclusion, Social Welfare, and Enforceability of Social Rights of the Mexico City Congress today presented the results of the pre-consultation phase for the Mexico City Care System. The consultation aimed to generate a comprehensive diagnosis of care needs, focusing on rights, gender perspective, and territorial inclusion.
Extensive Consultation Process Undertaken
Legislator Cecilia Vadillo Obregón (MORENA), president of the Gender Equality Commission, explained that the process involved forums, working groups, and a public consultation. This included a forum on co-responsibility, financial sustainability, infrastructure, cultural change, and professionalization of care. A jornada at the Museo Rule also hosted six working tables with 41 speakers, whose conclusions emphasized the need for a social, intersectional approach to care, with a focus on priority groups such as older adults, people with disabilities, women, and the migrant population.
Key Findings: Women Bear the Brunt of Care Work
The citizen consultation, supported by Mexico City deputies, involved the deployment of 2,700 banners and 20,000 posters across the capital. This effort garnered 3,042 responses from both physical opinion points (2,362) and the official microsite (680). A significant finding was that 70% of participants were women, underscoring the continued disproportionate burden of care work on them.
The results further revealed that only 30% of individuals acknowledge receiving care, while the majority do not recognize domestic work as a form of care. Alarmingly, 92% of caregivers receive no financial support, and over 50% dedicate more than 12 hours daily to this labor, often without rest.
Identified Needs and Future Steps
The primary needs identified through the consultation include health and rehabilitation services, financial support, training, mobility, accessibility, and emotional support. These needs are particularly acute for those caring for older adults, who represent the largest demand for care in a city with an aging population.
The findings from this exercise will be integrated into a technical report, which will form part of the legislative opinion. This aims to strengthen a sustainable, co-responsible Care System grounded in human rights.
Context of Legislative Activity
This presentation follows a period of active legislative work in the Mexico City Congress. Recent activities include the conclusion of the Parliament of Participation in Cultural Life on January 20, 2026, and a previous session of the same parliament on January 19, 2026. Additionally, legislative attention staff received training on addressing gender violence situations on January 16, 2026, and a request for an absorption well in Iztapalapa was made on January 14, 2026.
The Mexico City Congress continues to engage in various initiatives to address critical social issues and improve the quality of life for its citizens.
