The hands of my parents bear the marks of hard work, a symbol of a generation that has dedicated their entire lives to daily effort. They continue to work tirelessly, dreaming of a future for me without those marks on my hands, a more specialized job in line with the university studies I have today thanks to their sacrifices. However, those dreams have been thwarted by the reality faced by today’s young people. Despite not having calluses on my hands, I carry internal scars reflecting deteriorating mental health, living on a meager salary, and spending over 30% of my income on rent hundreds of kilometers away from my family home. Despite it all, we will continue to dream of a better future. Perhaps that is the essence of the resilience of the working class. Salvi Macías Parrado. Madrid
A new addiction is taking hold in schools with students using vapers, a new form of cigarette disguised under ads that make them seem harmless and come in 20,000 different flavors, filling the bathrooms with white smoke tinted with candy-like scents. However, the lungs of those passing through still turn black, and no one seems to take action, presuming it will all pass eventually. Pepe Martín Daries. Bétera (Valencia)
Working facing the public is often an intensive task requiring empathy and patience. Customers often forget that the people behind the counter are just like them, with their own lives, deserving of the same respect as anyone else. Inés Luna Garcín. Salou (Tarragona)
In response to the article “Juan Palomo” published yesterday, Vicente Vallés provides some context, expressing gratitude for the recognition received from the Universidad Internacional de Valencia and the Grupo PRISA’s Ondas Award. He also mentions interest from a Hollywood production company considering a series based on his novel, Operation Kazán, acknowledging the entertainment value, despite not being affiliated with Grupo Planeta. Vicente Vallés. Madrid
The recent pause of the president, regardless of the motivation behind it, reflects what truly matters to us. Whether it’s a strategy, a display of love, or simply a vacation, the pause offers a moment of reflection on the importance of noise, speculation, criticism, blame, and manipulation in our society. Carmen Martínez González expresses both hope for harmless strategies and admiration for potential genuine emotions behind the pause, questioning the public’s susceptibility to manipulation. Carmen Martínez González. Madrid
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