Diplomatic tensions between Mexico and US: Sovereignty Implications

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The Gulf of Mexico is located in a region where the U.S. has significant geopolitical and economic interests, given its coastal presence along the Gulf, and the proximity of key U.S. states like Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

Mexico has initiated legal proceedings against Google over the renaming of the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America" on Google Maps only for U.S. users.  Is this move to ascertain American Dominance or redefine historical context or to further its economic interests backed by the world's largest tech Company like Google?.

This change stems from an executive order signed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which directed federal agencies to adopt the new name. Google complied by updating its Maps service accordingly.

“The lawsuit has already been filed,” Sheinbaum (President of Mexico) said at her morning news conference on May 9th, without saying where and when it was submitted.

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)

  •  This treaty ended the Mexican-American War and established the border between the two countries. While it’s primarily concerned with territorial boundaries, it also acknowledges the sovereignty of both countries over their respective territories.

  • This Treaty guarantees that both nations will respect each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. Any unilateral action (like changing the name of shared geographical features) that violates this principle could be contested on the grounds of sovereignty under this Treaty.

Violation of Pacta Sunt Servanda

The principle of "pacta sunt servanda" is a fundamental doctrine of international law that translates to "agreements must be kept." It asserts that treaties and agreements between states are legally binding, and the parties involved are obligated to honor their commitments. This principle underpins the stability of international relations and the rule of law in global governance.

Several Agreements between USA and Mexico include: Guadalupe Hidalgo and the 1970 Boundary Treaty, USMCA.

Whether the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico infringes on its territorial integrity, especially if the U.S. is seen as unilaterally rebranding a geographical feature that is essential to Mexico’s economic and cultural identity? 


- Stay tuned 

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