Google Faces Backlash Over Renaming Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

The name change, prompted by a Trump administration decree, has drawn criticism from Mexico and sparked threats of legal action.

Google Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for U.S.-based users, following a directive from President Donald Trump.
The Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, has criticized the change and is considering legal action against Google.
Google defends the change, stating it follows official U.S. government sources, but the name remains 'Gulf of Mexico' in Mexico and internationally shows both names.
Critics accuse Google of censorship after it disabled reviews and removed negative feedback related to the name change on its platform.
The controversy highlights diplomatic tensions, with Mexico arguing that the decree applies only to U.S. territorial waters, not the entire gulf.