The U.S. Department of the Interior officially announced last Friday, January 24, the execution of one of President Donald Trump's most controversial executive orders: it changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
In his early hours in office, Trump signed several executive orders, including measures on the mass deportation of migrants. So far, countries like Mexico and international organizations have not recognized the name "Gulf of America" globally.
The recent action by the Department of the Interior formalized this name change, stating that it will also restore the name of Mount McKinley to the highest peak in North America. These decisions, according to the authorities, seek to affirm the heritage and identity of the United States.
The Board on Geographic Names will carry out the necessary modifications to incorporate the Gulf of America into the United States Geographic Names Information System.
It is noted that this coastal region has great economic importance for the United States, with more than 1,700 miles of U.S. coastline contributing to the fishing industry, oil extraction, and international trade.
The name change from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, as stated by the Department of the Interior, highlights the significance of this maritime area for the economy and vitality of the United States. However, it is crucial to mention that this change will only apply to official documents and maps of the United States.
