Congress of Durango Congreso del Estado de Durango | |
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LXIX Legislature | |
Type | |
Type | |
Structure | |
Seats | 25 diputados [1] |
Political groups | [2] |
Length of term | 3 years [1] |
Authority | Political Constitution of the Free and Sovereign State of Durango [1] |
Salary | MX$69,655 per month [3] |
Elections | |
15 with first-past-the-post and 10 with proportional representation [1] | |
Last election | 2 June 2024 |
Next election | 2027 |
Meeting place | |
Av. 5 de Febrero Ote. 900, Durango, Durango, Mexico | |
Website | |
congresodurango.gob.mx |
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The Congress of the State of Durango (Spanish : Congreso del Estado de Durango) is the unicameral legislative branch of the government of the Mexican State of Durango. The Congress is the governmental deliberative body of Durango, which is equal to, and independent of, the executive.
The Congress is unicameral and consists of 25 deputies. Deputies are elected to serve for a three-year term.
The Congress convenes in Durango City, the capital city of the state of Durango.
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