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The Politics Of Map Names: A Global Perspective

President Trump's executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America sparks debate on geopolitical naming and national identity.

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US Coast Guard start using 'Gulf of America' for 'Gulf of Mexico' after Trump pushes name change

Donald Trump ordered US federal agencies to rename the Gulf of Mexico

Evening Standard

Mapmakers are lost as Donald Trump renames the world: ‘Gulf of what?’

Google and Apple maps are still using the original names. But for how long?

The Independent UK

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Yes, Trump can rename the Gulf of Mexico – just not for everyone. Here’s how it works

Among the blizzard of executive orders issued by Donald Trump on his first day back in the Oval Office was one titled Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness. It unilaterally renamed “the area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico” as the “Gulf of America”.

The Conversation

As Trump Declares 'Gulf Of America,' US Enters Name Wars

For years, as disputes over names on the map riled up nationalist passions in several parts of the world, US policymakers have watched warily, trying to stay out or to quietly encourage peace.

International Business Times

US Coast Guard and Florida start using Gulf of America for Gulf of Mexico

Donald Trump signed executive order to rename body of water in honor of ‘American greatness’

The Guardian - US

Mexican President Says Trump Can Call Gulf Whatever He Wants But It Is Still the Gulf of Mexico 'For the Entire World'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rebuffed Donald Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."

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‘Perhaps America is getting what it voted for’: Editorials in India warn of Trump 2.0

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States this week and signed a swathe of executive orders on day 1 of his term, making headlines across the world. He ended birthright citizenship, designated that the US has “only two genders”, pulled out of the Paris…

Newslaundry

Can Trump Rename the Gulf of Mexico With an Executive Order?

The most important thing in any name is not what some official institution or a collection of old maps says. Spontaneous order tends to rule the day.

Reason

Florida becomes first state to use ‘Gulf of America’ after Trump changes name

‘An area of low pressure moving across the Gulf of America, interacting with Arctic air, will bring widespread impactful winter weather to North Florida’ an official Florida weather warning read

The Independent UK

Can Trump really take over the Panama Canal, rename the Gulf of Mexico?

Trump repeated his desire to do so in his inaugural address on Monday. But it would not be easy.

Al Jazeera

Here’s Every Executive Order Donald Trump Has Signed On Day One Of His Presidency

My head is already spinning. So, let's break down the key actions from Donald Trump's first day back in office.

Pedestrian.tv

President Trump Renames Landmarks To Honor American Heritage

President Trump's executive order renames US landmarks, including Mount McKinley and the Gulf of Mexico, to honor American heritage and values.

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Florida Governor Renames Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America

Florida Governor DeSantis adopts 'Gulf of America' term for Gulf of Mexico, sparking debate on renaming geographical features.

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The Guardian - US

Can Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America?

President plans to sign an order to change the name within the US – but other countries would not have to follow suit

The Independent UK

Hillary Clinton laughs as Donald Trump reveals Gulf of Mexico's new name

Hillary Clinton laughed at Donald Trump's inauguration speech as he announced the Gulf of Mexico was to be renamed the "Gulf of America" under his administration.

Latin Times

Hillary Clinton Laughs As Donald Trump Announces Renaming Of Gulf Of Mexico To Gulf Of America

The newly-inaugurated president has repeatedly voiced his intention of making the change

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President Trump Announces Gulf Of Mexico Name Change

President Trump's plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America sparks debates on American identity and global positioning.

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The Independent UK

Trump to make good on Gulf of America promise with bonkers executive order

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, is not a fan of the idea

RideApart

There's a New Backcountry Discovery Route Coming Soon, and It's On the East Coast

The woods are where I love to be. Shocking for any long-time RideApart readers, I know. But the woods and I share something I'd never give up, and that's the tranquility of being apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and civilization. The woods are where I go to…

Roll Call

Trump’s idea to rebrand Gulf of Mexico would face hurdles — if he’s even serious - Roll Call

President-elect Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico and an Alaskan mountain would face challenges.

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump isn’t even in office yet and silly season has already begun

He wants to seize the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland. And now wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America

The Guardian - UK

Why North America should be renamed Skilpaddeøya

Letter: Carla Toney responds to Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico, and suggests a name change of her own

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Texas Congressman Suggests 'Gulf Of Buc-Ee's' As Compromise

Congressman Crenshaw's proposal to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of Buc-ee's' sparks playful online exchange and highlights cultural significance of iconi...

Latin Times

GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Repurchase Panama Canal As Trump Seeks To Take Control Of The Key Route

This is the second proposal tied to Trump's foreign policy comments after one tied to renaming the Gulf of Mexico

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