Some critics have interpreted the story as a metaphor for political and social

Some critics have interpreted the story as a metaphor for political and social oppression in Latin America., where citizens often find themselves trapped in repressive systems they neither understand nor can control. The impossibility of effective communication, both literal and figurative, reflects the difficulties of individuals to assert their rights and their humanity in authoritarian contexts. However, **I just came to talk on the phone**" It is a story that, despite its brevity, manages to capture the essence of Gabriel García Márquez's style. Through his exploration of themes such as fate, dehumanization, and the lack of communication, García Márquez offers a dark but deeply human vision of life. This story is a testament to the author's talent for transforming everyday situations into universal stories that resonate with the collective human experience..