The Gulf, which is shared by Mexico, Cuba, and the United States, is an essential resource for international trade, fishing, and oil extraction.
Sheinbaum’s response to Trump’s initial discussion of the name change was sarcastic. She suggested renaming North America “Mexican America” or “América Mexicana.”
Given that it contains shared territorial waters and accords under international law, the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico would probably necessitate extensive diplomatic talks.
