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¿Puede Trump cambiar el nombre del lago Ontario a “lago América”?
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The president's decision is part of a larger pattern of using name changes as a demonstration of power. President Donald Trump has taken steps to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America".
President Donald Trump has taken steps to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America". This move is seen as a provocation towards Canada, following the failure of trade negotiations. Trump has the authority to decide how the US government refers to geographic features, but he cannot force other countries to follow suit.
The president's decision is part of a larger pattern of using name changes as a demonstration of power. Further details on this development are available from the source. The move is likely to escalate tensions with Canada, one of the US's closest allies, amid a growing trade war.
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