Javier Aguirre spoke about Trump's proposal on the Gulf of Mexico

This morning, at an event prior to the fourth edition of the Nations League , the coach of the Mexican National Soccer Team , Javier Aguirre, mentioned in a press conference that will seek to bring joy to the Mexican people living in the United States , since due to all the immigration problems promoted by President Donald Trump , the Aztecs who live in the country of the stars and stripes are not living their best moment.

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"I always respect the Mexicans who are here and who always support us. I hope to give them some joy at least that day," said the Mexican coach at a press conference at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

But his "bombshell" came at the end of his response, stating "although for me it is the Gulf of Mexico, obviously."

Javier Aguirre, son of immigrants

Javier Aguirre, coach of the Tricolor, said that he identifies with a large part of the Mexican community in the United States , since he is also "the son of immigrants."

"I am the son of immigrants too, It is not easy to leave your country in search of an improvement for your people and it is not easy "My parents suffered the post-war period and this is happening here. I identify a lot with these people who come here looking to make a living, the American dream and always with respect for the Mexicans who are here and who always support us ," added Aguirre.

Donald Trump wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico

On February 9 , Donald Trump designated that day as the “Gulf of America Day” , a measure that comes after the ruler signed an executive order that set in motion the process of renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

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However, it was on his first day in office, On January 20th , when he started with the idea of change the name of the Gulf , considering that Mexico is "governed by drug cartels" and is "a very unsafe place."

Situation that has triggered a series of reactions and legal actions by Trump and the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum , who already mentioned that the American President You can call it whatever you want , but which will officially remain the Gulf of Mexico.

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