The DSR Daily Brief - February 23, 2023: Mexico passes electoral reform, a deadly Israeli military operation, and infighting in Russia

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Chris Cotnoir

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🗓️ 23 February 2023

⏱️ 11 minutes

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The two hundred forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode: Mexico’s Senate passes controversial electoral reform Israeli military operation in Nablus leaves several dead Russian Wagner chief Prigozhin blames ammunition shortage for high deaths Gun attack on policeman deepens political tensions in Northern Ireland Argentina government loses Senate power after senators exit coalition Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000 South Africa's Eskom CEO quits with immediate effect Newlyweds, wedding party rescued from elevator in North Carolina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:42.4	It's February 23rd, 2023, and this is your DSR Daily Brief.
0:57.7	I'm Grant Haver.
0:59.4	And I'm Chris Cottenor.
1:00.9	Our top stories from international outlets this morning, Al Jazeera is reporting that yesterday
1:07.5	Mexican lawmakers voted 72-50 in favor of the controversial overhaul of the body overseeing
1:16.5	the country's elections.
1:19.3	Opponents immediately said they will challenge the changes in the Supreme Court.
1:24.8	Opponents are planned in multiple cities on Sunday.
1:29.2	The changes will cut the budget of the National Electoral Institute, coal staff, close offices,
1:37.2	and limit its supervisory and sanctioning powers.
1:42.1	President Lopez Obrador, who backed the initiative, had already worried some observers by frequently
1:48.8	attacking the judiciary and concentrating enormous power in the hands of the military,
1:55.1	reason questions about his respect for the country's democratic institutions.
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