In response to President Trump's executive order to rename geographic landmarks, the Associated Press announced updated style guidance. The AP will only cooperate with renaming Mount McKinley back from Denali, while rejecting the Gulf of Mexico being called the Gulf of America. They argue the latter name has been in use for over 400 years, and its recognition extends beyond U.S. borders. The AP emphasized the importance of geographical accuracy and ease of recognition for global audiences, allowing for dual names while reflecting international consensus.
The Associated Press decided to cooperate only with the changing of Mount McKinley back from Denali, arguing that the Gulf of Mexico's name change—over 400 years old—is recognized globally.
Mexico, along with other countries, does not have to acknowledge the U.S. presidential order renaming the Gulf, emphasizing the limitations of U.S. presidential authority on foreign geography.
In a humorous retort to Trump's proclamation, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested renaming the U.S. as 'America Mexicana', highlighting the absurdity of the name change.
While the AP's decision allows for both names of the Gulf of Mexico, it underscores the importance of established geographic terminology that is recognizable worldwide.
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