A recent national weather forecast in Belize has stirred controversy after the National Meteorological Service referred to the body of water off the country’s coast as the ‘Gulf of America,’ a departure from the widely recognized ‘Gulf of Mexico.’ The unexpected terminology caught the attention of listeners, prompting inquiries into its origin. A spokesperson from the Met Service clarified that the term was likely sourced from materials provided by the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. Locally, the area is commonly referred to as ‘the Gulf’ or the ‘Atlantic basin,’ with no internal policy mandating the use of ‘Gulf of America.’ The spokesperson noted that naming conventions fall under the jurisdiction of Belize’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The term ‘Gulf of America’ has gained traction in the United States following an executive order signed earlier this year by President Donald Trump, instructing federal agencies to adopt the name in official communications. However, the change has not been widely accepted internationally. Countries such as Mexico and Caribbean nations, along with global organizations, continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico.’ Digital platforms like Google Maps now display ‘Gulf of America’ for U.S.-based users, while Mexican users still see the traditional name. Most international maps and weather services have retained the original designation, highlighting the ongoing debate over the renaming.