South Park Announces Name Change to ‘South America’ in Satirical Joke

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — South Park’s creators have humorously announced that the long-running animated series will be renamed ‘South America,’ continuing their tradition of...

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September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — South Park’s creators have humorously announced that the long-running animated series will be renamed ‘South America,’ continuing their tradition of satirizing political figures.

The decision comes after President Donald Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to New America and Lake Ontario to Lake America, with some tech companies updating their maps accordingly. The move by the show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, is seen as a humorous response to these actions.

In a statement to The Independent, the duo said they were inspired by Apple and Google’s changes, adding a jab at their parent company Paramount. The show is set to return for its 29th season next week and recently won its fifth Emmy for Best Animated Show, highlighting its continued cultural influence.

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