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The Pour Over: Politically Neutral, Christ-First News

Cartel Chaos Calming in Mexico, the State of the Union, the Russia-Ukraine War’s 4th Anniversary, & More | 02.25.2026

The Pour Over: Politically Neutral, Christ-First News

The Pour Over

Christianity, Daily News, News, Religion & Spirituality

4.94.6K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2026

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Today, we’re talking about violence in Mexico following the death of cartel boss “El Mencho”; President Trump’s State of the Union address; the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war; and other top news for Wednesday, February 25th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan HelloFresh Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Not Just Sunday Podcast Bible Gateway Plus Life Application Study Bible Unto TPO Corrections Page

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0:00.0

Hey there, this is Bailey at the Porover.

0:05.2

And this is Zan at the Porover.

0:07.9

Today, we're talking about violence in Mexico following the death of cartel boss El Muncho,

0:14.0

President Trump's State of the Union address, the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine

0:19.0

war, and other top news for Wednesday, February 25th.

0:23.8

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover.

0:28.5

Here's your quote of the day.

0:31.0

Great grace and small gifts are better than great gifts and no grace.

0:36.2

John Bunyan.

0:39.0

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

0:45.5

Mexico is recovering from a wave of violence

0:48.5

following Sunday's killing of its most wanted cartel boss, El Mencho.

0:53.9

Born Nemesio a Segurare Servantes, El Mendo

0:57.7

headed up the Helisco New Generation Cartel, also known as C-JNG, a major U.S. supplier of fentanyl,

1:06.2

meth, and cocaine. Mexican authorities followed one of El Mentiono's lovers to his hideout. The drug lord died in

1:13.9

custody after being injured in a shootout. C.J.NG retaliated by blocking 250-plus roads and burning

1:22.8

cars across 20-plus Mexican states. Over 70 people were killed in the operation and ensuing violence,

1:30.8

including 25 Mexican National Guard members, El Tully, the alleged mastermind of C.JNG's response,

1:39.1

30-plus additional suspected cartel members, and others. As of yesterday, roadblocks were reportedly cleared, thousands of security forces deployed,

1:50.1

and normal flight schedules resumed across tourist destinations like Puerto Vallarta,

1:55.3

Cancun, and Cosmo.

2:06.5

Christians live as strangers and exiles in our home countries.

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