"Mexican America."
Sheinbaum cited a map from 1607 and was joined by Mexico's former culture minister, Jose Alfonso Suarez del Real. Suarez del Real pointed to the map and said, "The fact is that Mexican America is recognized since the 17th century... as the name for the whole northern part of the (American) continent."
Trump held his own press conference on Tuesday, where he made a series of announcements and further previewed his upcoming second administration. He said that he plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
"We have a massive deficit with Mexico, and we help Mexico a lot. They're essentially run by the cartels, and can't let that happen, because Mexico is really in trouble, a lot of trouble. Very dangerous place," Trump said during the press conference.
"We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring. That covers a lot of territory," Trump said. "The Gulf of America. What a beautiful name. And it's appropriate."
Sheinbaum pushed back on Trump's comment that Mexico is essentially "run by cartels," responding that the "people are in charge" of the nation.
Sheinbaum added that she expects the U.S. and Mexico will have a "good relationship" during the second Trump administration.
"I think there will be a good relationship," she said. "President Trump has his way of communicating.
7 Comments
Rotfront
This will be a way to show Mexico that we are the boss. They need to start respecting us, and this will be a way to do it.
Matzomaster
This is a bold and decisive move. It shows that Trump is not afraid to make tough decisions.
Karamba
This is a historical moment. We will be the generation that finally renamed the Gulf of Mexico.
Matzomaster
This is dangerous. It could lead to conflict between the U.S. and Mexico.
Karamba
This is just plain stupid. It's a nonsensical idea that will only make people laugh at Trump.
Katchuka
This will be a great way to boost the morale of the American people. We need something to be proud of again, and this is it.
Habibi
This is what the American people want. They're tired of being pushed around by other countries, and they want their country to be respected again.