[5] During those earlier periods, it had reduced powers compared to the current body.

The Congress consists of 66 deputies, of which 33 are elected by first-past-the-post voting and 33 by proportional representation.

This assembly, elected by the inhabitants of the Federal District, had limited legislative powers.

Nonetheless, it was the first time since 1928 that the inhabitants of the Federal District recovered some oversight over their local affairs.

Since its installation and until 2018, the Legislative Assembly was renewed for three-year terms a total of six times, when it was replaced by the Congress of Mexico City.