Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett expressed support for Canada and Mexico in their resistance to President Trump’s actions, highlighting their “truth to power” stance against his administration. This follows Trump’s aggressive moves against both nations, including threats of trade tariffs and challenges to their sovereignty, exemplified by his attempts to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Trudeau’s response to Trump’s claims about Canada. Crockett attributed her position to the electorate’s decision to re-elect Trump despite his felony conviction, emphasizing the stark contrast between his legal troubles and his continued presidency. She further condemned Trump’s unresolved criminal investigations and the January 6th Capitol attack.
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Mexico’s President Sheinbaum announced legal action against Google if the company fails to revert the labeling of the Gulf of Mexico to its proper name on its maps. This follows Google’s refusal to comply with Mexico’s request to remove the “Gulf of America” designation, which the Mexican government argues misrepresents its territorial waters and contradicts a U.S. decree that only applied to U.S. territorial waters. Despite Google’s assertion that its map policy is impartial, Mexico views the name change as unacceptable and will pursue legal action to protect its sovereign territory. A high-level meeting between Mexico and the U.S. is also scheduled this week to address trade and security concerns amid these ongoing tensions.
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Following Google’s refusal to fully restore the Gulf of Mexico’s name on Google Maps, despite a request from the Mexican government, Mexico is awaiting a further response before initiating legal action. Google cited longstanding mapping policies and offered a meeting, but Mexico firmly rejected the renaming, asserting it violates its sovereignty over the majority of the gulf. This dispute arises from President Trump’s renaming of the body of water, creating tension between Mexico and the U.S., and fueling concerns about press freedom within the U.S. as well.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum strongly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusations of collusion between the Mexican government and drug cartels, countering that the U.S. harbors its own criminal networks and that numerous American citizens are involved in drug trafficking within Mexico. Sheinbaum cited an investigation revealing over 2,600 U.S. citizen arrests for organized crime offenses in Mexico since 2018, emphasizing the need for bilateral cooperation and U.S. action to curb domestic drug trafficking and consumption. Furthermore, she criticized Google’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico for U.S. users, threatening legal action if the name change isn’t reversed. Sheinbaum and other Mexican officials maintain that Mexico is actively combating drug cartels and rejects any suggestion of complicity.
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Following President Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods, President Sheinbaum responded with retaliatory measures. Trump subsequently announced a one-month pause on these tariffs, contingent upon Mexico deploying 10,000 soldiers to the U.S. border. Negotiations, led by U.S. Secretaries Rubio, Bessent, and Lutnick, will commence during this period to reach a bilateral agreement. The tariff pause led to a recovery in U.S. stock markets.
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Mexico’s president is planning to send a letter to Google expressing his strong disapproval of the recent change to the name of the Gulf of Mexico on their maps. The change, which displays “Gulf of America” for some users, is seen as inaccurate and disrespectful. The president’s letter highlights the historical, cultural, and geographical significance of the Gulf of Mexico to Mexico, emphasizing its deep-rooted importance in the nation’s identity. He argues that the altered name disregards this legacy and misrepresents the region.
The president’s letter emphasizes the geographical inaccuracy of the name “Gulf of America,” noting that the gulf is bordered not just by the United States, but also by Mexico and Cuba.… Continue reading
Mexico refused landing rights to a U.S. military plane carrying deportees, temporarily halting the Trump administration’s deportation plan to that country. Two other flights carrying approximately 160 deportees to Guatemala proceeded as scheduled. The incident follows rising tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, stemming from Trump’s immigration policies and threats of tariffs. Mexico’s refusal highlights the necessity of bilateral cooperation for such deportations and underscores the administration’s broader, ongoing efforts to curb illegal immigration.
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Following President Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the name change only applies to the U.S. portion of the body of water. The order, signed on January 20th, 2025, declared the Gulf’s importance to the American economy. Sheinbaum stated that Mexico, and the rest of the world, will continue to refer to it as the Gulf of Mexico. This action follows Trump’s recent pronouncements regarding the annexation of Canada and Greenland, and the potential retaking of the Panama Canal.
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President Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” a change impacting only the U.S. portion of the gulf within its marine boundary. This action, part of a broader initiative to restore “American greatness,” seeks to update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the new name. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded by asserting that the name “Gulf of Mexico” will remain in use internationally and within Mexico.
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Following President-elect Trump’s claim that Mexico agreed to close its border with the US, Mexican President Sheinbaum vehemently denied the assertion. Sheinbaum clarified that Mexico’s strategy focuses on a comprehensive approach to migration, respecting human rights, and building bridges rather than closing borders. Trump’s announcement followed his promise of imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian goods, a move met with opposition from President Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau. The differing accounts highlight a potential conflict, echoing past disagreements between Trump and Mexican officials regarding border security and trade.
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