Summary (English)

Until 2018, the capital of Mexico, Mexico City (CDMX), was the only entity of that countryʼs 32 states and districts without its own political constitution, a unique characteristic derived from its being the national seat of power. The lack of constitution had a negative impact on the rights of its residents. The head of Government of CDMX presented an initiative to develop a constitution to the national congress in 2013. The design of the constitution was informed by more than 500 meetings, consultations and exchanges with labour unions, businessmen, priority groups and communities, among many other social actors. In January 2015, the Decree of Political Reform of Mexico City was published, which stipulates the creation of a Constituent Assembly. The Political Constitution of Mexico City (CPCDMX) was enacted on 5 February 2017, and entered into force in September 2018. The CPCDMX is the first local constitution issued after the 2011 Constitutional Reform on Human Rights.