Mexico Plans Legal Action Against Google Over Gulf Naming

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened legal action against Google for labeling the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America,' following President Donald Trump's executive order to change the name. She emphasized that the Gulf of Mexico is an internationally recognized name dating back to 1607, and that the U.S. decree only applies to its continental shelf, not affecting Mexico's sovereignty over the Gulf. Despite sending a letter to Google disputing the name change, the company has updated its maps to reflect the new title for users in the U.S., while showing both names to users in other countries. Sheinbaum indicated that her administration is considering legal avenues to resolve the issue, stressing that the name change could lead to geopolitical tensions. The situation highlights ongoing naming disputes between the U.S. and Mexico, which have historical roots. Sheinbaum humorously suggested that Google could also display the term 'Mexican America' for historical context.