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Mexico will not rule out suing Google over Gulf of Mexico name change


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 7:00 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Bristling at the name change on maps to Gulf of America following Donald Trump's executive order, Mexico says it might sue Google. View on euronews

The Mexican government, through its Foreign Affairs Secretary Alicia Bárcena, has expressed concerns over Google's decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of Mexico and the United States" on its maps. This change has sparked a diplomatic issue, with Mexico considering legal action against Google for what they perceive as an unauthorized alteration of a geographical name that has been historically and internationally recognized as simply the Gulf of Mexico. The contention arises from the potential implications on sovereignty and historical recognition, with Mexico arguing that such a change could lead to confusion and disputes over maritime boundaries and rights. The issue was highlighted after a user noticed the change on Google Maps, prompting discussions on the importance of accurate geographical naming in international relations.

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