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Sheinbaum Defends Gulf of Mexico Name Against Trump

1/31/2025

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has passionately urged Google to preserve the Gulf of Mexico's name, standing against U.S. President Trump's directive to rebrand it as the Gulf of America for American users. She insists that naming rights belong to international bodies, highlighting the Gulf's rich history. In response, Google will showcase both names worldwide.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has passionately urged Google to preserve the Gulf of Mexico's name, standing against U.S. President Trump's directive to rebrand it as the Gulf of America for American users. She insists that naming rights belong to international bodies, highlighting the Gulf's rich history. In response, Google will showcase both names worldwide.