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Mexican president says she sent letter to Google contesting Gulf of Mexico name change
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CNN
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Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Google contesting the tech giant’s decision to comply with US President Donald Trump’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
President Sheinbaum showed the letter to reporters Thursday saying, “In the case of Mexico, where are we completely sovereign? In the area established as 12 nautical miles from the coastline, and this applies to all countries worldwide.”
“If a country wants to change the designation of something in the sea, it would only apply up to 12 nautical miles. It cannot apply to the rest, in this case, the Gulf of Mexico. This is what we explained in detail to Google.”
Referring to a previous counterproposal she made to Trump to rename the US, Sheinbaum added, “In the end, we requested that when someone searches for ‘América Mexicana’ in the search engine, the map we previously presented should appear.” That map, from 1607, labeled parts of North America “Mexican America” and was shown during a press conference earlier this month.
On Monday, Google announced that Google Maps users in the US would see the body of water known as the Gulf of Mexico renamed as the Gulf of America. Google said its move was in line with its “practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.”
Users in Mexico will continue to see the “Gulf of Mexico” on Google Maps. The rest of the world will see both names.
Google will also change the name of Mount McKinley, the nation’s highest peak, from Denali. Former President Barack Obama renamed the Alaska landmark to Denali in 2015 as a nod to the region’s native population.
Both changes stem from an executive action that Trump signed shortly after taking office last week, saying the changes “honor American greatness.”
“It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation and ensure future generations of American citizens celebrate the legacy of our American heroes,” the executive order said.
In a recent announcement, Mexican President revealed that she has sent a letter to Google contesting the proposed name change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The president expressed her strong opposition to this change, stating that it undermines Mexico’s historical and cultural ties to the region.
The Gulf of Mexico has been known by that name for centuries, and changing it to the Gulf of America would erase Mexico’s identity and presence in the region. The president emphasized the importance of honoring the heritage and contributions of Mexico to the Gulf, and urged Google to reconsider their decision.
The president’s letter to Google is part of a larger effort to preserve Mexico’s history and heritage, and to ensure that the country’s identity is respected and recognized on a global scale. The president’s stance on this issue has garnered widespread support from the Mexican people, who are proud of their country’s rich cultural heritage and history.
As the debate over the name change of the Gulf of Mexico continues, it is clear that Mexico is determined to defend its place in the region and protect its identity from being overshadowed or erased. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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