Senate of the Republic, Legislative building in Centro Histórico, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Senate of the Republic is a parliament building in Centro Histórico, Mexico City, with facades made of red tezontle stone and white marble. These materials mirror Mexico's national colors and give the complex a formal appearance along a busy street in the historic center.
The chamber was established in 1824 as part of a bicameral legislature, stopped functioning in 1857, and was reestablished in 1874 with expanded powers. Since then it has worked continuously as the upper house of Mexico's parliament.
The Senate building contains historical documents, governmental artifacts, and art pieces that demonstrate Mexico's legislative and political development through different periods.
Guided tours of the building take place at certain times and allow visitors to see the chambers and learn about the legislative process. Check schedules in advance, as sessions and official events sometimes limit access.
The parliament is made up of 128 members, with each of the country's 32 states represented by three senators and an additional 32 elected at the national level through proportional representation. This division aims to balance regional and national interests.
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