Mexico to Sue Google Over 'Gulf of America' Naming on Maps?
2025-02-18
Mexico is threatening legal action against Google after the tech giant refused to fully restore the name "Gulf of Mexico" to its maps service. The dispute stems from a decision during the Trump administration to refer to the body of water as the "Gulf of America." Google maintains its current policy, using "Gulf of America" in the US and "Gulf of Mexico" elsewhere, citing impartial mapping practices. Mexico argues this violates its sovereignty, as it controls a significant portion of the gulf. The controversy has also highlighted tensions between the US and Mexico, and raised concerns about press freedom in the US after the White House barred AP reporters from events due to their continued use of "Gulf of Mexico."
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