Sheinbaum Proposes Renaming North America

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum humorously responded to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' by proposing that the U.S. itself could be called 'Mexican America'. Sheinbaum referenced a historical map from 1607 to assert that parts of the U.S. were once considered Mexican territory. While she expressed hope for maintaining good relations with the incoming Trump administration, she also emphasized Mexico's sovereignty in the face of Trump's threats to impose tariffs and military action against drug cartels. Trump had previously warned that he would impose tariffs unless Mexico stopped illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S. Sheinbaum defended Mexico's leadership by stating, 'In Mexico, the people rule,' and indicated a desire for collaboration while asserting national independence. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions and the potential for diplomatic engagement between the two nations.