Google Renames Gulf of Mexico Amid Controversy

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-11T10:53:30.423436+05:30

- Google Maps has updated the Gulf of Mexico’s name to Gulf of America following an executive order by President Trump. - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum questions Google’s decision, but the company cites policy consistency in naming differences. - While Google complies, Apple has not yet updated its Maps app to reflect the changes. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/google-changed-the-gulf-of-mexico-to-the-gulf-of-america-on-maps/)

Google Maps has updated the Gulf of Mexico’s name to Gulf of America following an executive order by President Trump.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum questions Google’s decision, but the company cites policy consistency in naming differences.
While Google complies, Apple has not yet updated its Maps app to reflect the changes.

Source: TechCrunch