Mexico City, Mexico : Mexico's Senate approved a measure on Tuesday that would transform the capital into the nation's 32nd state, with a governor and its own constitution.
The Senate voted 74-20 to change the status of Mexico City, which is currently administered as the Federal District, known as "El DF."
The constitutional change now goes to the local legislatures of the country's 31 states in order to get final approval.
Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera welcomed the vote, saying the city was taking a "historic step on the path to autonomy."
The Senate voted 74-20 to change the status of Mexico City, which is currently administered as the Federal District, known as "El DF."
The constitutional change now goes to the local legislatures of the country's 31 states in order to get final approval.
Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera welcomed the vote, saying the city was taking a "historic step on the path to autonomy."
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