Headline: Mexico‘s Claudia Sheinbaum Fires Back at Trump‘s Renaming Plans: Proposes ‘America Mexico‘
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In a twist of-political wit, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump‘s pledge to rename the Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ by suggesting that the United States should be known as ‘America Mexico’. Sheinbaum’s remarks, made during a morning press conference, echo the historical map she presented, dating back to the 17th century, that depicted North America as ‘America Mexico’ or ‘Mexican America’.
The Mexican President emphasized that the United Nations recognizes the existing name, Gulf of Mexico, underscoring her point by turning Trump’s earlier statement on its head. "Why not refer to them (U.S.) as America Mexico?" Sheinbaum posed, adding with a touch of sarcasm, "Doesn’t that sound nice?"
While playful in her delivery, Sheinbaum clarified that she was merely reciprocating Trump’s focus on names. She guaranteed her desire for a ‘positive relationship’ with the incoming U.S. President.
Trump, during his campaign, expressed his intention to rename the body of water to ‘Gulf of America’, citing the U.S.’s economic interests in the region.
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