the national palace of mexico
offices of secretariat of foreign affairs
mexico city, being seat of powers of union, did not belong particular state all. therefore, president, representing federation, used designate head of government of federal district, position presented outside mexico mayor of mexico city. in 1980s, given dramatic increase in population of previous decades, inherent political inconsistencies of system, dissatisfaction inadequate response of federal government after 1985 earthquake, residents began request political , administrative autonomy manage local affairs. political groups proposed federal district converted 32nd state of federation.
in response demands, in 1987 federal district received greater degree of autonomy, elaboration first statute of government (estatuto de gobierno), , creation of assembly of representatives. in 1990s, autonomy further expanded and, starting 1997, residents can directly elect head of government of federal district , representatives of unicameral legislative assembly (which succeeded previous assembly) popular vote.
the first elected head of government cuauhtémoc cárdenas. cárdenas resigned in 1999 run in 2000 presidential elections , designated rosario robles succeed him, became first woman (elected or otherwise) govern mexico city. in 2000 andrés manuel lópez obrador elected, , resigned in 2005 run in 2006 presidential elections, alejandro encinas being designated legislative assembly finish term. in 2006, marcelo ebrard elected 2006–2012 period.
the federal district not have constitution, states of union, rather statute of government. part of recent changes in autonomy, budget administered locally; proposed head of government , approved legislative assembly. nonetheless, congress of union sets ceiling internal , external public debt issued federal district.
according 44th article of mexican constitution, in case powers of union move city, federal district transformed new state, called state of valley of mexico , new limits set congress of union.
government offices in zócalo
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