Government and Economy

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*Government*

1. *Form of government*: Representative, democratic and federal republic.

2. *Head of Government*: Executive authority.

3. *Legislative Assembly*: Legislative body.

4. *Mayor's offices*: 16 administrative delegations.

5. *Constitution*: 1917 (with reforms).

6. *Politicar parties*: Various national and local parties.

7. *Elections*: Government period: 6 years.

*Government structure*

1. *Secretaries*: Urban Development, Finance, Health, Education, Security.

2. *Institutes*: Electoral Institute, Institute of Access to Information.

3. *Self-employed bodies*: Human Rights Commission, Superior Court.

*Economy*

1. *GDP*: 22% of national GDP.

2. * Tertiary sector*: Services (80% of GDP).

3. *Secondary sector*: Industry (15% of GDP).

4. *Primary sector*: Agriculture (5% of GDP).

5. *Tourism*: 15% of GDP.

6. *Industries*: Automotive, aerospace, technology and textile.

7. *Commercio*: Historic Center, Polanco, Santa Fe.

*Infrastructure*

1. *Transport*: Metro, Metrobus, Suburban Train.

2. *Airports*: Mexico City International Airport (AICM).

3. *Roads*: Mexico-Cuernavaca Highway, Mexico-Querétaro Highway.

4. *Education*: National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Autonomous University of Mexico (UAM).

5. *Health*: Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), General Hospital of Mexico.

*Economic challenges*

1. *Social inequality*: Poverty and economic inequality.

2. *Environmental pollution*: Air and water.

3. *Traffic and road congestion*: Mobility problems.

4. *Insecurity*: Crime and violence.

5. *Climate changes*: Vulnerability to natural disasters.

*Sources*

1. Government of the Federal District

2. National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI)

3. Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico

4. National Population Council

5. Bank of Mexico

6. National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

7. National Polytechnic Institute (IPN)

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