President of the Mexican Senate (TODAY):
“We’ll build the wall and pay for it. But we’ll do it according to the 1830 map of Mexico… Mexicans were settled in these territories before the U.S. The Mexicans living there are in what has always been their homeland.” pic.twitter.com/dvN6efNiSr
— COMBATE |🇵🇷 (@upholdreality) June 9, 2025
Mexican Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña has reignited a historical debate, declaring that Mexico’s lost territories remain an integral part of its national identity. His remarks, delivered amid ongoing immigration protests, have stirred controversy on both sides of the border.
During a speech defending Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, Fernández Noroña emphasized that California, Texas, and much of the western U.S. were once part of Mexico. He recalled a past conversation with President Trump, stating, “We’ll build the wall and pay for it. But we’ll do it according to the 1830 map of Mexico.” His argument rests on the idea that Mexicans living in these regions are not immigrants but rather descendants of those who originally inhabited the land.
This statement is more than rhetoric—it’s a challenge to historical narratives. Mexico fought a war with the United States—and lost. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo wasn’t just a formality; it cemented the reality of that defeat. Not only did America claim victory, but it paid Mexico $15 million for the territory, sealing the deal with both force and financial compensation. The land was won in battle, signed away in a legally binding agreement, and paid for in full. These borders are not open for debate. No map from 1830 changes the truth—this territory belongs to the United States. If Mexico’s Senate President wants to rewrite history, he can keep his outdated map to himself. That land is ours, and nothing will undo that.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_evolution_of_Mexico
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/land-lost-mexico
