I agree. But that makes me ask. Then why are they doing it. I figure initially it was probably bravado and such. Also a dose of some of trumps base would like it. But continuing is odd. What are they gaining by continuing that they couldn't have by quietly stopping. I just don't get it.

Canada sank, so they had to move all the countries up in rank.

Yes, those countries are on the South American continent but, in relation to both of the Americas, they exist in the center. They are on the same latitude as countries such as Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Also, it does say the war is also known as the "Second South American War", so there is that as well.