This essay looks at the governance arrangements and challenges of “Mexico City,” one of the largest and most complex capital cities in the world and a true “Megalopolis.” The essay begins by presenting the background of the governmental structure of the Mexico City area which includes both old districts and a new metropolitan zone. It then goes on to present some of the challenges facing this structure, including basic service delivery and infrastructure provision for the geographically large, diverse, and sometimes politically disparate area. The complicated governance and administrative structure which must meet these challenges is then explained. Finally, the essay concludes with some proposals for rethinking this governance structure to make it more efficient and representative.
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