Mexico Threatens Legal Action Against Google Over Gulf Name Dispute

Mexico is poised to take legal action against Google if the tech giant does not revert the name 'Gulf of America' back to 'Gulf of Mexico' on its maps for U.S. users, as demanded by President Claudia Sheinbaum. This dispute follows former President Trump's controversial renaming decision, which Mexico argues violates its sovereignty, given that it controls a majority of the Gulf's waters. Google maintains that its naming conventions reflect authoritative sources and are consistent across regions, stating it will continue to use both names as applicable. Sheinbaum asserts that the renaming only applies to U.S. jurisdiction and not to the entirety of the Gulf, which includes Mexican and Cuban waters. Additionally, the tensions have prompted high-level talks between Mexico and the U.S. on trade and security issues. Media organizations have also raised concerns regarding press freedoms in light of the renaming controversy, as the Associated Press faced exclusion from White House events over its terminology.