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U.S. Renames Gulf of Mexico and Denali in Controversial Executive Order

- The U.S. renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” following President Trump’s order.
- Mexico rejected the name change, insisting it remains the Gulf of Mexico.
- Denali was also renamed Mount McKinley, sparking cultural and political backlash.
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DoI) announced Friday that the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the “Gulf of America,” following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump.
The decision, framed as a tribute to “American greatness,” has sparked significant international and cultural debate.
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The Gulf of Mexico, a name in use since the 16th century, borders both the United States and Mexico.
In response to the announcement, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly stated on Tuesday, “For us, it will continue to be the Gulf of Mexico, and for the entire world, it will remain the Gulf of Mexico.”
The same executive order also reinstated the previous name of North America’s highest peak, Denali, to Mount McKinley.
Denali had been renamed in 2015 under President Barack Obama to reflect its Indigenous heritage.
The mountain’s original name holds deep cultural significance for Alaska’s Indigenous communities.
The 2015 order noted that former President William McKinley, for whom the mountain was named, “never visited, nor did he have any significant historical connection to the mountain or Alaska.”
The return to the name Mount McKinley has been described by the Trump administration as a way to “honor the legacy of American greatness.”
The DoI said that these changes aim to preserve and celebrate the historical heritage of the United States, adding, “These changes reaffirm the nation’s commitment to ensuring that future generations of Americans celebrate the legacy of its heroes and historic assets.”
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names is now tasked with updating official records and maps to reflect these changes.
The modifications are effective immediately for federal use, although they are expected to face resistance both domestically and internationally.
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Critics argue that the renaming decisions disregard cultural sensitivities and international relations.
For now, the debate over the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley adds to the broader conversation about the intersection of history, culture, and politics in modern geopolitics.
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