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Google and Apple replace “Gulf of Mexico” with “Gulf of America” on their US maps, and the Mexican government sues the companies after they remain silent on formal requests for correction
Google's name change to its mapping service has prompted an immediate backlash from the Mexican government. In the United States, the Gulf of Mexico now appears as the "Gulf of America," following statements by the president Donald Trump. The change, however, was not applied in other countries, such as Brazil.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has not remained silent. On Friday, May 9, she announced that she is suing Google over the decision.
According to her, the company has not responded to previous requests to reverse the change. “What we are saying is that Google puts 'Gulf of America' where it is 'Gulf of America', which is the part that corresponds to the territory of the United States, and puts Gulf of Mexico in the territorial part that corresponds to Mexico and Cuba.”, He stated.
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In addition to Google, Apple has also adopted the new name for its maps in the United States. The platforms follow the political stance of the current American government, which has caused criticism and diplomatic consequences.
The case will now be analyzed in court. The Mexican government hopes that the original designation will be maintained on the digital maps that operate in its territory.
With information from Xataka.
