Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, reported a 10.5% decline in U.S. revenue in the second quarter of 2020 due to a drop in Bud Light sales, which has slipped into second place behind Modelo Especial. The company attributed the decline to a conservative backlash against a campaign featuring transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. ABInBev is attempting to boost sales with new products and marketing campaigns, and remains optimistic about the future.
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Mexican officials have reported the discovery of a body along a floating barrier recently installed in the Rio Grande by Texas authorities. The barrier was installed last month across from Eagle Pass, Texas, and is designed to make it more difficult for migrants to cross the river. Human rights groups have criticized the barrier, saying it puts migrants in danger and violates their rights. The Mexican government is investigating the death, which is the first reported since the barrier was installed.
New York Lawsuit Accuses Taco Bell of False Advertising and Overstating Amount of Meat in Menu Items
New York Lawsuit Accuses Taco Bell of False Advertising and Overstating Amount of Meat in Menu Items
A lawsuit has been filed against Taco Bell alleging false advertising, claiming that menu items such as the Crunchwrap and Mexican Pizza contain less meat and vegetables than advertised. The plaintiff, Frank Siragusa, is seeking class action status, damages, and an injunction against the fast food chain. Taco Bell has not yet responded to the lawsuit, and the outcome remains to be seen.
Eleven people were killed in a suspected arson attack on a bar in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico, with the suspect being a young, male, and highly intoxicated individual. Outrage has sparked in the town, with the Mexican government promising to take action to ensure the safety of women in the country and the need for greater awareness and education about gender-based violence being highlighted.
Lionel Messi scored a dramatic free kick in the 94th minute to give Inter Miami their first victory in their brief history, securing a 2-1 win over Mexican club Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup. After Uriel Antuna equalized for Azul, Messi stepped up to take the free kick and curled the ball over a wall of four defenders into the top left-hand corner of the goal, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Speculation has been rife about former President Donald Trump's potential 2024 presidential campaign, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has weighed in, saying he plans to participate in the first GOP presidential debate in August regardless of Trump's attendance. DeSantis has blamed the media and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for his low poll numbers, and the Republican National Committee has imposed requirements for potential candidates. DeSantis is preparing for a potential campaign, suggesting that Trump's decision is still up in the air.
Patrick Crusius, the perpetrator of the El Paso Walmart shooting which left 23 people dead and more than two dozen injured, was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences on Friday. The plea agreement took the death penalty off the table, although he could still face it in a separate case. The attack was a stark reminder of the devastating impact of hate crimes and gun violence, and the need for greater efforts to prevent them.
Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta has denied allegations of emotional and sexual abuse made against him by musician María Elena Ríos, which have sparked a larger conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault and abuse of power in the entertainment industry. Huerta characterized the accusations as “false and completely unsubstantiated” and said that the relationship between himself and Ríos began as a friendship and was consensual. He added that after it ended, Ríos began to misrepresent their relationship.