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- §“Sec. 4”
Looking at a map, it would really be best named the Gulf of the Americas.
But otherwise is this reminiscent of Erdoğan’s decree changing the name of Turkey to Turkiye.
A map should show the established name, i.e., the most widely understood designation, the one that enjoys the most consensus, including among specialists, historians, and so on. In a sane world, dictators do not get to wake up one morning and decide to change our maps.
It’s still the Gulf of Mexico.
America doesn’t hold sovereignty over international waters; at least, not without blatant displays of toxic macho force.
Gulf of Mexico. If need be, use and report ONLY the common Spanish name used by regional leaders. Fuck 45.
Different situation, I’d say. You get a say how your own countries, cities, etc get named. No one is forced to accept it, but it’s a matter of international respect to do so.
You don’t get to rename a geographic feature. Much less one that’s outside your borders.