In response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum humorously suggested renaming North America as “Mexican America.” During a press conference, Sheinbaum referenced a 1607 map to support her jest, highlighting historical territorial claims.
Sheinbaum’s remarks followed Trump’s expansive agenda, which includes potential actions such as taking control of the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada. Sheinbaum emphasized that the name “Gulf of Mexico” is internationally recognized and expressed hope for maintaining good relations with the incoming U.S. administration.
This exchange underscores the evolving diplomatic dynamics between the two nations as they navigate these provocative proposals.
