cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24046998
Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum mocked Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" by suggesting the U.S. be renamed "Mexican America."
"It sounds nice, doesn’t it?" she said, pointing to a 17th-century map showing California, Texas, and Arizona once belonging to Mexico before the Mexican-American War (1846–1848). She also noted the Gulf of Mexico has had its name since 1607.
Sheinbaum warned new U.S. tariffs would prompt reciprocal measures.
While advocating for cooperation, she emphasized Mexico’s sovereignty and its historical ties with the U.S.
At the same time, Sheinbaum said she expects to have a good relationship with Trump, saying the incoming US president "has his way of communicating."
i like how she trolls him. lol
Can we just split the country in two and go with North Mexico and South Canada?
Balkanizing the US would legitimately be fantastic for the Global South.
