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Reuters
7 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Bus accident leaves 11 dead, 17 injured in Mexican state of Nuevo Leon
MEXICO CITY, June 3 (Reuters) - A bus accident in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon left 11 people and 17 injured in the early hours of Tuesday, governor Samuel Garcia said on X.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Firehouse Subs® Accelerates Expansion in Mexico With Plans To Open 100 Restaurants
New Development agreement fuels the brand's growth, bringing made-to-order premium subs to more guests and creating hundreds of new jobs in Mexico MONTERREY, Nuevo León, Mexico, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Today, the Firehouse Subs® brand and Foodplay® are proud to announce entry into a development agreement to develop and grow iconic Firehouse Subs in Mexico, with plans to open 100 restaurants in Monterrey and other major cities in the next five years. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1994 by two former firefighter brothers, Firehouse Subs is renowned for its premium sandwiches, each layered with premium meats and cheeses sliced in-house and steamed together using a unique cooking method unlocking juicier flavors. Its made-to-order subs frequently rank highly in U.S. consumer surveys for food quality and taste in the sandwich category. The brand is equally known for its heartfelt service and unwavering commitment to public safety. 'We believe Firehouse Subs has tremendous potential in Mexico's growing sandwich market,' said Duncan Montero, LAC President of Restaurant Brands International (RBI), parent company of Firehouse Subs. 'We're excited to bring Firehouse premium subs, heartfelt service, and community-centered mission to new guests throughout the country.' Braulio Lopez, Chief Operating Officer, added: 'We are honored to grow the iconic subs brand in Mexico and are fully committed to its success. This expansion is not only about bringing high-quality, bold, and delicious subs to the region, but also about creating hundreds of jobs and long-term career opportunities.' Foodplay is set to open the first Firehouse Subs restaurant this year in Monterrey, Nuevo León, followed by additional openings in the metropolitan area. This expansion is expected to create hundreds of new jobs across the country. Guests can look forward to flavorful favorites like the Hook & Ladder®, Firehouse Italian™, and the Firehouse Beef & Cheddar Brisket™. Firehouse Subs has over 1,300 restaurants across the U.S., Canada, Switzerland, Mexico, Albania, and the United Arab Emirates, with plans to open its first restaurants in Brazil and Australia later this year. This new agreement marks another milestone in the brand's growth strategy in Latin America and around the world. About Firehouse Subs® Firehouse Subs® is a restaurant chain with a passion for hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service, and public safety. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994 by two brothers and former firefighters, Firehouse Subs is a brand built on decades of fire and police service, hot and hearty subs piled high with the highest quality meats and cheeses and its commitment to saving lives through the establishment of the non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. Firehouse Subs is part of Restaurant Brands International Inc. ('RBI'), one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly US$45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. Enjoy more subs. Save more lives. To learn more, visit and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. About Foodplay® Foodplay® is a proudly Mexican brand with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant market, known for its product excellence and its constant expansion though diverse business units. Company operations began in 1990 with the administration of the KFC® franchise in Mexico. Since then, guided by innovation and an unwavering commitment with evolution, Foodplay® has consolidated their gastronomical portfolio by incorporating world renowned brands such as Tim Hortons® and Firehouse Subs®. Moreover, Foodplay® has successfully established their own brands Bolerama® and Helados Dreambox®. Securing their presence in the food market. Their value proposition lies on offering an exceptional customer service and prime products, focusing on providing absolute satisfaction to Mexican families. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information, which reflect management's current beliefs and expectations regarding future events, initiatives and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about our expectations regarding the ability of the Firehouse Subs business in Mexico to open 100 restaurants in the next five years and to create hundreds of jobs and its plans to open restaurants in Mexico, Brazil and Australia later this year. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from RBI's expectations are detailed in filings of RBI with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K and include the following risks: risk related to our ability to successfully implement its domestic and international growth strategy and risks related to its international operations; risks related to our ability to compete domestically and internationally in an intensely competitive industry; global economic or other business conditions that may affect the desire or ability of our customers to purchase our products; our relationship with, and the success of, our franchisees and risks related to our mostly franchised business model; and the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising programs and franchisee support of these programs. Other than as required under applicable laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, change in expectations or otherwise View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mexico's election body probes alleged political interference ahead of judicial vote
By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's electoral authority is investigating complaints that political groups, including ruling party Morena, are trying to sway voters in the upcoming judicial elections, an official at the body said on Monday. Mexicans will head to the polls on Sunday to choose among roughly 5,000 candidates vying for more than 840 federal judge and magistrate positions, including all Supreme Court justices. They will be Mexico's first-ever judicial elections. Electoral rules dictate that candidates cannot use campaign materials that link them to a political party, participate in events organized by political parties, or accept donations of any kind. Claudia Zavala, an electoral adviser at election body INE, told Reuters the institution is looking into two complaints. The first alleges that the government of northern state Nuevo Leon and political party Movimiento Ciudadano (MC) asked civil servants to take voters to polls and shared pamphlets promoting the names of candidates. The second complaint, in Mexico City, the capital, raises similar allegations against civil servants and ruling party Morena. The investigations come after videos of people passing out the pamphlets circulated on social media. "We must respect the people, the citizens, the women and men who have the right to go to the polls and freely decide who they want as their judges, magistrates and ministers, ... and no one should be telling anyone how to vote," Zavala said. The government of Nuevo Leon, Morena and MC all did not immediately respond to requests for comment. INE will decide through its investigation whether there has been a violation of the rules, Zavala said, and will pass the information on to the electoral tribunal of the Federal Judiciary, which will ultimately rule on the case. Mexico's first-ever judicial elections, the result of a reform proposed by former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, have attracted criticism that they risk removing checks and balances on the ruling Morena party and could allow organized crime groups greater influence over the judicial system.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Tigres vs. Gotham FC in the Concacaf W Champions Cup final
How to watch Tigres vs. Gotham FC in the Concacaf W Champions Cup final The first-ever Concacaf W Champions Cup will be hoisted by either Tigres UANL or Gotham FC. Each side hits Saturday night's match after emphatic victories in the semifinal. The Mexican power has home-field advantage on its own pitch, but the NWSL club shouldn't be discounted after its convincing win over Liga MX Femenil leader Club América. How to watch Tigres vs. Gotham FC in the Concacaf W Champions Cup Venue: Estadio Universitario — San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico Advertisement Time: 10 p.m. ET, Saturday TV: ESPN Deportes, CBSSN Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Gotham jumped on the board Wednesday with this 21st-minute gem from Sarah Schupansky: It was smooth sailing from there, despite the choppy playing conditions. Midge Purce made it 2-0 by converting a penalty in the 30th minute, and an own goal in the 33rd put things fully out of reach. Gotham entered the week scoreless in its last three NWSL contests, but it gave an energized performance against América despite rest and travel disadvantages. Just a few hours later, Tigres sealed its final bid with a 2-0 victory versus the Portland Thorns. That matchup had a lot of promise, showcasing the most decorated clubs from their respective leagues. But it was all Tigres come match time. Aaliyah Farmer had the first goal in the 11th minute, and Thembi Kgatlana doubled up the lead here: All six of the tournament's semifinal goals came in first-half action. Advertisement The losing semifinalists will face off for third place on this same pitch before Saturday's finale. Gotham standout Esther González is the NWSL's Golden Boot leader thus far, with seven goals in 10 domestic matches. She extended her contract with the club last week. Lizbeth Ovalle leads all Tigres scorers with eight goals in Liga MX play. The winner of Saturday's staging gets a spot in the inaugural 2026 FIFA Women's Champions Cup, plus a berth in the 2028 FIFA Women's Club World Cup. Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. Advertisement This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Gotham FC, NWSL, Sports Betting, Fubo Partnership 2025 The Athletic Media Company
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Tigres UANL vs. Portland Thorns FC in the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal
The nightcap of the Concacaf W Champions Cup semifinal is a good one. Liga MX Femenil fixture Tigres UANL is on its home turf, taking on a stacked and confident Portland Thorns outfit. Each side has the most titles in its respective league — six trophies for Las Amazonas in Mexico and three NWSL championships for Portland. How to watch Tigres UANL vs. Portland Thorns in the Concacaf W Champions Cup Venue: Estadio Universitario — San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico Advertisement Time: 10:30 p.m. ET, Wed. TV: ESPN Deportes, CBSSN Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Tigres leading Champions Cup striker Ana Dias briefly played for the Thorns, making 10 appearances in the 2024 regular season before her transfer to Liga MX Femenil. Dias notched four goals and two assists in the Group A staging, and Stephany Mayor added three goals of her own in group play. The whole squad has put up an impressive 18 scores in four tourney matches, though competition now stiffens for single elimination. Tigres enters Wednesday with three wins and one draw, a 4-4 marathon with fellow semifinalist Gotham FC. Should they take down Portland, Tigres will play the winner of Gotham and Club América, a match that will take place on the same pitch a few hours prior. Advertisement The Rose Crew sits fourth in the NWSL standings. Portland is unbeaten in its last five league matches and is coming off an impressive 4-1 win over Houston on Friday. USWNT midfielder and Thorns captain Sam Coffey has been with the Thorns since 2022, and Canadian national team captain Jessie Fleming transferred from Chelsea in 2024. The team's Concacaf breakout in 2024 was Izzy D'aquila, with three goals and three assists in the group stage. She's now with Malmö in Sweden. Rising centerback Jayden Perry comes in with three goals across seven league starts. Last week, Portland extended her NWSL contract through the 2028 season. Goalkeeper Bella Bixby has allowed just two goals in her four latest starts. Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Portland Thorns, NWSL, Sports Betting, Fubo Partnership 2025 The Athletic Media Company
