In response to the demands, in 1987 the Federal District received a greater degree of autonomy, with the elaboration the first Statute of Government (Estatuto de Gobierno), and the creation of an Assembly of Representatives.[citation needed] In the 1990s, this autonomy was further expanded and, starting from 1997, residents can directly elect the head of government of the Federal District and the representatives of a unicameral Legislative Assembly (which succeeded the previous Assembly) by popular vote.
In response to the demands , in 1987 the Federal District received a greater degree of autonomy , with the elaboration the first Statute of Government ( Estatuto de Gobierno ) , and the creation of an Assembly of Representatives.[citation needed ] In the 1990s , this autonomy was further expanded and , starting from 1997 , residents can directly elect the head of government of the Federal District and the representatives of a unicameral Legislative Assembly ( which succeeded the previous Assembly ) by popular vote .
When did citizens receive the right to elect the head of the Federal District?
When did citizens receive the right to elect the head of the Federal District ?
1997
1997