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US Coast Guard starts using ‘Gulf of America’

  • The US Coast Guard has started using the name 'Gulf of America' for the body of water traditionally known as the Gulf of Mexico, as ordered by President Donald Trump this week.
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has included 'Gulf of America' on an official document, but it is unclear how many other states will adopt this name change.
  • The Associated Press will continue to refer to the Gulf by its original name while acknowledging the new name, following Trump's authority to change federal geographical names.
  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum humorously suggested that if the name changes, Mexico would rename North America 'Mexican America.
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Is Donald Trump actually allowed to do that? Simply rename the geography to suit his electorate? UN lawyers say: yes and no. He can do that. But other neighboring countries can keep the old name. Mexico is reacting calmly.

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Many people thought it was just a joke at first. But Donald Trump's suggestion that he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico has become an official change, at least

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
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